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Hi Jeanne, thanks for the info about the other artists nominated in the same category of Loreena. To be honest, maybe because of the distance from overseas areas as Canada and the US, I didn't know any of them, I've never heard anything upon them. Loreena's music doesn't seem to be so well-known here in Italy - and I'm so sorry for that - but whenever she comes on tour, concert halls are so crowded of mesmerized fans and I like it. Anyway, at least a few major radio stations that I generally listen to have never aired any Loreena's pieces and never spoken of her, not even when she was in Italy for the meet & greet and while her performances in March. Loreena appeared on Italian Tv just once - I think - in 1995 as a special guest at the Festival of Sanremo which is an 'event' in Italy. She performed with her harp and sang The Bonny Swans, as The Mask and Mirror had sold very good in Italy in 1994 and earlier 1995; that's why she was invited on TV. So, unfortunately, the showbusiness has its own strict rules, according to which an official, broader recognition is generally based on sales. I too really think that Loreena's music has a larger value than that which derives from this kind of competition or from that so cold word 'sales'. Her music is superior, you're right. I wish this competition may be the right chance to change the general trend and give a Grammy to Loreena who has had the courage, as an artist, to make less popular decisions as well as tougher ones. You ask if "winning this particular Grammy award depends upon CD sales in the US". Well, I can't answer, as I'm not so acquainted with this competition's rules, but as soon as Loreena was informed of her nomination, she declared (read the Current Updates section, if not yet done): "It's a real honour to be nominated for this award, which recognizes artistic achievement WITHOUT REGARD TO ALBUM SALES". So at least her nomination doesn't depend upon CD sales. I don't know if it will be the same on the occasion of the award, but honestly I think it should. By the way, about AAM sales, some months ago I read that the album received platinum award in Canada, while about 500,000 copies had been sold worldwide just eight months after its release. I hope I'm remembering well the figures. Unlike no info upon US sales. A last thought: I'm one of those who got to know Loreena through word-of-mouth effect and it's a real blessing, the best thing which could occur to me, as she is truly special, her music has slowly become the background music of my life. I hope my thoughts are clear. freesoul  |
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| Posts: 250 | Location: italy | Registered: November 01, 2007 | |
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How I wish I knew enough English to tell my feelings exactly!! It's really not easy...but I'll try. A funny thing that still happens to me sometimes, is suddenly realizing that Loreena is NOW, not since long past history, if you know what I'm saying; just because the unique feeling in the music she makes (VERY unusual for Sweden where the market has almost no space for celtic and world) with all these different influences and living music (how I get captured by the medieval and old style which can be heard in some pieces like Santiago!) - so unlike other "popular music" which is rarely more than a computer-made sound with no soul. I have been happy these last few days since I read about the nomination, happy deep in my soul because I really think that what Loreena do is a real treasure and I have the feeling that her work will never get too "old" to listen to, it will live and shine for a very long time. That is what I call music, that is what I call quality. And if I think that anything is worth a price, then it is that, and I will keep my fingers crossed for Loreena. Loreenamckennittfan: talking about trying to introduce other people to the treasure one has found, it's not easy, is it?- I've tried and keep trying, but it is hard. I get the feeling sometimes that in some countries we don't have those particular beats in us that can be found in celtic style etc. We are wikings here in Sweden, you know X) and that is a little different... I might, of course, be wrong, but that's how I feel it. BUT ("there's a big butt here", as my dear maths teacher said, referring to a swedish way of expressing that there is a "but" that one should be aware of. Didn't work that good directly translated into english.) after more than one year of playing Loreena at home, my 13-year old sister listened "The old ways" - all by free will! And Fredrik, my 15-year old brother, asked me to play Caravanserai when I listened to AAM. And my mother sometimes sing (or rather, shout) tones that resemble something between The stolen child and The bonny swans. I'm trying to say, let's help this music to take over the world - one step at a time  Warm blessings Malin quote: Originally posted by Celtickat: Although I put in a reply to a former topic concerning the Grammy nomination for AAM, last week I believe it was, I've got something to add to this new version of the topic. Thanks for bringing it up again here, Malin! Interested in Loreena's competition for this Contemporary World Music award, I found and listened to many songs by Ceu, Gilberto Gil, Bebel Gilberto, and Angelique Kidjo. And, I found an enormous difference in those four artists' music and Loreena's. The first three appear to all be of Brazilian (possibly with Portugese roots) extraction, while Kidjo seems to be of either African or some similar native aboriginal roots. I did find Kidjo's music the most intriguing of the four in contention with Loreena for this award. But all four of these artists have produced albums with a truly 'contemporary' flair, yet not nearly so 'world music' in sound as Loreena's AAM is! Does winning this particular Gramny award depend upon CD sales in the US? I wonder. Loreena's AAM has far and away the most 'world music' flair to it, even though it feels steeped in ancient sounds blended with her own unique modern take on them, rather than simply more 'contemporary' sounds which seem intent upon using rather boring kit-drum loops for background beats in just about all their songs. That is my own personal 'gripe' with ALL forms of so-called 'contemporary music', any kind--the total lack of more interesting percussion! In looking over the categories of Grammy awards, there just isn't an 'exact' one for Loreena's music! It's 'contemporary' in that not ALL instruments are 'traditional' (think electric guitar and electronic keyboards), nor is the music 'traditional' folk music, the tune used in 'Sacred Shabbat' notwithstanding, of course. Thus, the Traditional World Music category would seem not quite correct for AAM, either. I'd love to know how sales of AAM have been going, both in the US AND worldwide. I WISH that Loreena was indeed a household name here, whether 'everyone' bought her CDs or not. I realize she continues to find new fans in the US all the time, but it seems that is mostly through word of mouth, people taking friends to her live concerts who haven't yet experienced her music, and, as I do, playing her CDs for anyone I can find willing to listen to them. She certainly doesn't get played on any public radio stations that I have found--what a pity. I do hope that Loreena wins this Grammy--it could help put her more into the musical forefront here once again! Her music seems so 'superior' to her competition's though, and the very nature of its superiority worries me a little. Why? Well, because in the US, sometimes Grammy winners and top CD sellers aren't those who produce the BEST music, but rather that music which appeals even to the so-called 'lowest common denominator', and Loreena has too much musical integrity to not wish to stay true to herself, in order to become more 'popularized' here. In other words, she hasn't 'sold out'. And I feel she'd never do that, either, simply in order to sell more CDs or fill up more concert halls or win awards. Whatever happens come Grammy Awards night, I'd like Loreena to know how thrilled I am that AAM was rightfully nominated for a much-deserved award here in the States! Because we all love her music so much, of course we feel she deserves to win this Grammy. Win or 'lose' though, her CD WAS one of five nominated, so really, there are already five 'winners' if we think about it.  Loreena, I'll be watching the upcoming Grammy Awards, and hope more than anything you'll be able to step forward and claim this prize you have already won, in the hearts of so very many people around the world. Jeanne
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| Posts: 134 | Location: Föllinge, Sweden | Registered: August 19, 2007 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Celtickat: Although I put in a reply to a former topic concerning the Grammy nomination for AAM, last week I believe it was, I've got something to add to this new version of the topic. Thanks for bringing it up again here, Malin! Interested in Loreena's competition for this Contemporary World Music award, I found and listened to many songs by Ceu, Gilberto Gil, Bebel Gilberto, and Angelique Kidjo. And, I found an enormous difference in those four artists' music and Loreena's. The first three appear to all be of Brazilian (possibly with Portugese roots) extraction, while Kidjo seems to be of either African or some similar native aboriginal roots. I did find Kidjo's music the most intriguing of the four in contention with Loreena for this award. But all four of these artists have produced albums with a truly 'contemporary' flair, yet not nearly so 'world music' in sound as Loreena's AAM is! Does winning this particular Gramny award depend upon CD sales in the US? I wonder. Loreena's AAM has far and away the most 'world music' flair to it, even though it feels steeped in ancient sounds blended with her own unique modern take on them, rather than simply more 'contemporary' sounds which seem intent upon using rather boring kit-drum loops for background beats in just about all their songs. That is my own personal 'gripe' with ALL forms of so-called 'contemporary music', any kind--the total lack of more interesting percussion! In looking over the categories of Grammy awards, there just isn't an 'exact' one for Loreena's music! It's 'contemporary' in that not ALL instruments are 'traditional' (think electric guitar and electronic keyboards), nor is the music 'traditional' folk music, the tune used in 'Sacred Shabbat' notwithstanding, of course. Thus, the Traditional World Music category would seem not quite correct for AAM, either. I'd love to know how sales of AAM have been going, both in the US AND worldwide. I WISH that Loreena was indeed a household name here, whether 'everyone' bought her CDs or not. I realize she continues to find new fans in the US all the time, but it seems that is mostly through word of mouth, people taking friends to her live concerts who haven't yet experienced her music, and, as I do, playing her CDs for anyone I can find willing to listen to them. She certainly doesn't get played on any public radio stations that I have found--what a pity. I do hope that Loreena wins this Grammy--it could help put her more into the musical forefront here once again! Her music seems so 'superior' to her competition's though, and the very nature of its superiority worries me a little. Why? Well, because in the US, sometimes Grammy winners and top CD sellers aren't those who produce the BEST music, but rather that music which appeals even to the so-called 'lowest common denominator', and Loreena has too much musical integrity to not wish to stay true to herself, in order to become more 'popularized' here. In other words, she hasn't 'sold out'. And I feel she'd never do that, either, simply in order to sell more CDs or fill up more concert halls or win awards. Whatever happens come Grammy Awards night, I'd like Loreena to know how thrilled I am that AAM was rightfully nominated for a much-deserved award here in the States! Because we all love her music so much, of course we feel she deserves to win this Grammy. Win or 'lose' though, her CD WAS one of five nominated, so really, there are already five 'winners' if we think about it. Loreena, I'll be watching the upcoming Grammy Awards, and hope more than anything you'll be able to step forward and claim this prize you have already won, in the hearts of so very many people around the world. Jeanne
I agree with everything you mentioned! It's so sad that loreena is not commonly known amongst "mainstream" musicians. I have been letting all of my teachers borrow my cds and dvds of loreena (much to my worry) because she isn't sold in any stores around here so people aren't that willing to buy them, however everyone whose listened has alway requested more cds and say they love her "It's so soothing" is a general comment... any that is my ramble. And Congratulations on the grammy nomination Loreena! Not that you are any less amazing had you not recieved it. I hope she wins! |
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| Posts: 128 | Location: Arkansas U.S. | Registered: September 07, 2007 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Malin: Hello y'all!! Let's all hope Loreena get the grammy for her excellent album!! Wooohooo!! ///Malin
she got the nomination for best contemporary world music..WOW ..let's hope she'll win..she deserves it..fingers crossed for next february! |
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| Posts: 216 | Location: Italy-Abruzzo | Registered: June 06, 2007 | |
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