Am I the best? Is anyone?

[BassFishingInAmerica]

For anyone who is nominated or wins, just realize the more accurate truth -- they must be pretty darn good.

 

[Chicory Blue]

Then the artist should eschew the ceremony, otherwise they are not "artists".

But then, try telling a bunch of artists not to make a ceremony of anything..

We've got a paradox on our hands, people.

--^@

 

[buldog5151bass]

It's marketing. But successful marketing. Enjoy the evening, gets gigs, etc.

 

[AdamR]

Im the best me, Thats all I care about

 

[deathness]

I love sports and i love music. In sports only one can win. In music we can all win.

 

[Bare Bass]

When they say "best" they really mean 'betterer.'

 

[Burwabit]

The comment you made above Burwabi, is odd on a couples of levels.

First, you attribute the need to be the best as an American trait. WRONG! Seen the Olympics or any other international sporting event lately? Seems to me there are more than a few country's that do the same.

Second, you seem to denigrate anyone who would pursue that goal if they were an "artist". The two are not mutually exclusive last I knew.

I'd be "triggered" but I'm not a snowflake. I just find it disheartening.

Ok bud

 

[brianrost]

How do you guys feel about these types of events?

They are meant to promote the local scene...for that reason they are good. It's worth attending just to network.

 

[bassdude51]

Well, like you said, you have a hot date for the night. And, hopefully she will be the most attractive woman there..............and perhaps a nice person too. A very positive thing for an award show that is totally meaningless.

This is an example why nobody cares......................

 

[JRA]

hope you had a great time! congratulations!

 

[bearhart74]

Make sure you get super drunk and make an ass of yourself. You can just say your the drummer

 

[john_g]

Im the best me I can be and....ahhh who am I kidding? Im a love machine. *Sniff sniff*

 

[cazclocker]

Congratulations on the nominations. Just keep your wits about you and enjoy the evening!
Hey...you're from San Diego? How many times did you go see the Beat Farmers at the Coach House?

 

[RustyAxe]

The San Diego music awards are happening tonight and I got sucked into going. Two of the bands I work with are nominated for "best" in their said genres. While I am proud of the work we do, I don't believe there is a true way to qualify any type of art or artist as the "best". How do you guys feel about these types of events? At least I have a hot date for the event, maybe she will be the "best" looking woman there.

When it comes to music awards ... "best" = "most popular". Has little relationship to the inherent quality of the music or musicians.

 

[inanimate_carb]

Here on TB, there's been a few guys who have said that they're the best, most revolutionary, and historically important players on the board.

 

[RED J]

I don't believe there is a true way to qualify any type of art or artist as the "best".

I don't either.

 

[Tommyc]

"Competition is for horses , not artists." Bela Bartok

 

[neddyrow]

congratulations!

we've been nominated before but don't care for the win as most of that becomes poilitical - i.e - where you recorded and who with, etc.

if you can use the nomination or win to help promote and get better-paying gigs, or connections, than it can be helpful.

speaking as a married guy with two toddlers, enjoy the hot date!

 

[Ulf Buck]

Then the artist should eschew the ceremony, otherwise they are not "artists".

Not mutually exclusive. It's an award not a declaration of absolute truth.
Separate the art from the business. It's all well and good if you cut off your ear and die penniless but better to cut off your ear and profit from it.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

The San Diego music awards are happening tonight and I got sucked into going. Two of the bands I work with are nominated for "best" in their said genres. While I am proud of the work we do, I don't believe there is a true way to qualify any type of art or artist as the "best". How do you guys feel about these types of events? At least I have a hot date for the event, maybe she will be the "best" looking woman there.

I see some awards were determined by the public, others by the SD Music Academy. I know sometimes the "winner" can be the artist that has the best social media, able to drive the most votes to a particular website. It's still not a bad thing, just a popularity contest. There's nothing wrong with getting out there and promoting your artistry. I hope you had a great time.

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