My Rant about the Junos

CODITH · Post by **CODITH** » 4/5/2004, 11:15 am

Does it piss anyone else off, that the host of the junos is someone who performs and is nominated for awards? doesnt this seem really cheap? Why not have a Funny canadian comedian like Mike Meyers host it. I also find it wierd how they announce pretty much every award the night before, even a good chunk of the bigger awards. Anyways just had to get that out.

lemonphile4 · Post by **lemonphile4** » 4/5/2004, 11:26 am

They present most of the Grammys the night before, too. There were 10-12 awards presented on TV. And it's a three and a half hour show!

Music award shows are more about the live performances anyway. Most people who watch don't care who won.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 4/5/2004, 11:52 am

Did anyone ever wonder who chooses the winners?

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » 4/5/2004, 11:56 am

What was with the "Canadian Rockstar" bits? That was un-funny.

reguardless...the three days grace/finger eleven/Billy talent/simple plan thing was good....except finger eleven should have played good times. One thing was too slow and stood out. I was just watching one of them stomp on the christmas lights making them go on and off.

And I'm glad Sam Roberts won some shit. He rocked. Though it was funny when he won for solo artist and his band came up....

trentm32 · Post by **trentm32** » 4/5/2004, 12:30 pm

didn't see 'em... it sucks living in America.

Long Jonny · Post by **Long Jonny** » 4/5/2004, 1:04 pm

Random Name wrote:What was with the "Canadian Rockstar" bits? That was un-funny.

reguardless...the three days grace/finger eleven/Billy talent/simple plan thing was good....except finger eleven should have played good times. One thing was too slow and stood out. I was just watching one of them stomp on the christmas lights making them go on and off.

And I'm glad Sam Roberts won some shit. He rocked. Though it was funny when he won for solo artist and his band came up....

how bout roberts' pit stains? :lol:

Anyways, my thoughts are that I think it is cool to have the musical celebrities host the show... it's just a different atmosphere. I like the idea of having them host. It'd be great to have Jer host the awards one year :lol:

And yes, the Canadian rockstar bits were just horrible.

I thought that finger 11 was the only good performance in that set, although he was somewhat off key. billy talent just sounded god awful. 3dd was alright, and simple plan just sucks. i thought it was stupid at the end when simple plan was trying to be funny by ruining the stage.. just awful. i'm excited to hear pilate play next year (they'll probably play since they'll be up for a ton of awards). all in all... the show was alright, nothing great... better than the grammys tho. the revolving stage was cool. the whole setup was pretty good. ben mulruney and tanya kim gotta go tho.

nelison · Post by **nelison** » 4/5/2004, 1:39 pm

The sound system was horrible. Thats why everyone sounded so bad. I don't think they had the sound system that was capable of handling Billy Talent, mind you it was barely capable of handling Sarah Mcglauchlin.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 4/5/2004, 2:06 pm

The Trews should have won over Billy Talent, but they're not popular enough.

Pilate's video should have won over Christina's (AMERICAN [canadian director]) video.

Over all, one crappy show.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 4/5/2004, 2:12 pm

Oh, and if a musician has to host, have it be someone like The Barenaked Ladies (who did an amazing job two years ago). That way the host would be both relevant and entertaining.

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » 4/5/2004, 2:13 pm

The Junos always are though. I don't know why they can't get their act together. I mean....last year with Shania was bad enough. She didn't know where the fucking mic was and she hosted.

I still don't get Nelly Furtados thing with the "spirit" signs...maybe its just cause the song is over played so much that I hate everything connected to it.

Random Name · Post by **Random Name** » 4/5/2004, 2:14 pm

Axtech wrote:Oh, and if a musician has to host, have it be someone like The Barenaked Ladies (who did an amazing job two years ago)

I was there! Yay me!

(The show is a bajillion times better live then it is broadcasted)

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 4/5/2004, 2:33 pm

Correction: that show was much better live than this one was aired

jeremy_a · Post by **jeremy_a** » 4/5/2004, 4:18 pm

bnl had a really good performance.

superrgirll · Post by **superrgirll** » 4/5/2004, 4:45 pm

i think the junos last year were worse. shania twain and all her stupid hockey outfits. stuidest thing ever.

lemonphile4 · Post by **lemonphile4** » 4/5/2004, 4:53 pm

Johnathan wrote:Did anyone ever wonder who chooses the winners?

Members of CARAS get to vote. From the website:

About CARAS - Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Our main focus is the exploration and development of opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music. As an involved member of our industry, CARAS needs your participation to properly identify, reward, and promote the achievements of Canadian artists. Your Involvement is Key...

The Canadian music industry continues to be shaped and influenced by the degree of energy and enthusiasm invested by those who participate in it. The future looks brighter than ever for Canadian music; our star system more impressive than ever. CARAS relies on the active participation of industry professionals like you to uphold the fundamental Juno process; created specifically and solely to enhance our music industry through an annual, nationally televised awards show -- the Juno Awards.

It's cool because you don't have to be an artist or producer to vote. In order to vote for the Grammy Awards, you need to have at least six production credits. Then again, there's a lot less people in Canada.

*shrugs*

Neil · Post by **Neil** » 4/5/2004, 5:33 pm

I heard Alanis got buck ass naked......

Heard she got ordained to do some marriages too, goodtimes.

Dabekk · Post by **Dabekk** » 4/5/2004, 9:41 pm

billy talent owned . . . and sarah mac sounded really good too.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 4/5/2004, 10:20 pm

Billy Talent blew nards

evanw60 · Post by **evanw60** » 4/6/2004, 11:32 am

They did, that guy cannot sing at all.

Dabekk · Post by **Dabekk** » 4/6/2004, 1:05 pm

what are you guys talking about?!?!?!?! Billy Talent was awesome.