Natalia Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 From the LA Rock Music Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-los-angeles/muse-wins-an-ama-and-the-press-manage-to-annoy-muse-fans-11-19-10 First of all, most Muse fans think its about time Muse got some official recognition of some kind. The American Music Awards are about the fans voting for their favorite artists. It used to be that the only official music recognition came from the Grammy Awards. However, because the Grammy Awards often do not reflect popular opinion, the American Music Awards were born 38 years ago. It seems no one noticed that the third person with Muse that evening was not Chris Wolstenholme, their bassist. Chris Wolstenholme stayed with his wife and baby number five. Congratulations to the Wolstenholme family. Replacing Wolstenholme for the evening was longtime associate and friend of Muse, Tom Kirk. Kirk's role as Media Manager means he is responsible for visuals and media Muse has used throughout the years in various live shows and various photos and video footage. That no one seemed to notice or care about either certainly seems annoying because of how much attention gets showered on every move Justin Bieber makes. Ever the jokester, Kirk thanked Darwin for their award because everyone else had been thanking God. However, the thanks to Muse fans from Bellamy and Howard were most definitely heartfelt. Not all press were ignorant of Muse, but it sure seemed that way from the interview questions asked of them. CNN wanted to talk about Justin Bieber floating about the stage in a giant heart and being able to play piano, guitar, and drums...to piano and guitar virtuoso Matt Bellamy and Dominic "The Dominator" Howard? Muse fans are caught between feeling proud of Muse's diplomacy rather than ranting how they might have really felt about the situation and missing the old days when Muse might have let loose with some choice invective. Mtv asked about "Twilight." ABC, who hosted the event, wanted to know if they felt more a part of American Music Association. Bellamy joked that alternative was a polite word for foreign. Perhaps Howard handled it best by changing the subject saying, "We're lucky we didn't swear." The other acts nominated for Favorite Alternative Artist were Phoenix (from France) and Vampire Weekend who are American but employ a wide variety of Afro-Cuban rhythms. (And really, how alternative are VW if they are featured in commercial for Honda and Tommy Hilfiger?) Who noticed the win? Muse fans, Muse's website, and Muse bloggers. Honestly, if Matt Bellamy weren't dating Kate Hudson, would he be photographed walking down the street? Chances are no. There haven't been any photos of him walking down the street with Dominic Howard and Tom Kirk. A Muse blogger collected several of the interviews from the AMAs and a few photos. The commentary is priceless and puts things in a more proper perspective. It's uncertain if the reporter with Extra asked anything interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekza Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Wow! Congratulations on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalia Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Wow! Congratulations on that! Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekza Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 That you made it to the papers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalia Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 That you made it to the papers Was never my intention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chudenk Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 ^^ Was there any video for the interview?? Sorry for my bad english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofu Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 This made me oddly happy for some reason. Or at least amused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyduh Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Such a great article! I love the manner it was written in, being sarcastic and a bit funny whilst critising the American media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalia Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 ^^ Was there any video for the interview?? Sorry for my bad english Not that I know of, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurasian Muse Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 ^^ Was there any video for the interview?? Sorry for my bad english Yes there is, here: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/videos/ Scroll down and it's the one called 'Extra' Raw! At the 2010 American Music Awards. Matt & Dom only come on after the 7 minute mark though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofu Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Yes there is, here: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/videos/ Scroll down and it's the one called 'Extra' Raw! At the 2010 American Music Awards. Matt & Dom only come on after the 7 minute mark though. Oh, thanks! Hahaha, much younger "friends" obsessed with Justin Bieber. Suuure, Matt. :chuckle: Nah, but that was a cute bit. Person seemed to actually know who Muse were! Though I suppose it's because she's Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalia Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Oh cool, new interview! *goes to record* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleRose689 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Oh, thanks! Hahaha, much younger "friends" obsessed with Justin Bieber. Suuure, Matt. :chuckle: I wonder if he ever managed to get that picture. I totally have visions of Matt secretly sleeping with that pic of him and Justin under his pillow or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalia Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp0wjGAeOZc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekza Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 It's funny you can see the lady who wrote the article taking the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp0wjGAeOZc Thanks for that. Matt's comment re Justin Bieber together with the interviewer's answer made me laugh! I wonder if he's as into Justin Bieber as he is Twilight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melania13 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Dom "A million people dancing." Muse needs to preform next year and show them how it's done (and by preform I mean something epic like SS or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekza Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Dom "A million people dancing." Muse needs to preform next year and show them how it's done (and by preform I mean something epic like SS or something) Or Showbiz with complete set destruction at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraSilvertongue Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I liked this bit: CNN wanted to talk about Justin Bieber floating about the stage in a giant heart and being able to play piano, guitar, and drums...to piano and guitar virtuoso Matt Bellamy and Dominic "The Dominator" Howard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chudenk Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yes there is, here: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/videos/ Scroll down and it's the one called 'Extra' Raw! At the 2010 American Music Awards. Matt & Dom only come on after the 7 minute mark though. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibelongtoyou4 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 This was a great article. She even put "pwoper" in there It's basically what we've all been saying since their win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeSides Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Oh, thanks! Hahaha, much younger "friends" obsessed with Justin Bieber. Suuure, Matt. :chuckle: aww...didn't chris say his daughter is obsessed with bieber? maybe matt wanted to get a picture for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofu Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 aww...didn't chris say his daughter is obsessed with bieber? maybe matt wanted to get a picture for her I know, and I was kidding., but I wouldn't put it past Matt to like Bieber for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Rabbit Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Reporter: "Justin Bieber comes out on a floating heart. You guys don't do anything like that." Matt (internal monologue): "No, we don't come out on a heart. But we do risk our lives every night by performing atop 20 foot tall video towers." It's like these reporters have never been to a Muse concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteAssassin Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 This article was so true. One of the better Muse articles around lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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