Anyone need a Grammy vote?

dave-G · 21st December 2004

Just got my ballot. I've been relatively apathetic about voting in the past couple of years, but this year, I think I'm going to do some listening and actually vote on some stuff.. And I'm soliciting lobbyists -- So...

Any of you slutz got a project out there that's nominated that needs a vote? I'm not talking about blindly shilling the vote, but I'd love to have a listen and give a slut a shot.

-dave

**Remoteness** · 21st December 2004

Dave:

"Another Kind Of Blue: The Latin Side Of Miles Davis" in the Latin Jazz Catagory can use a vote or two...

There are a couple of tracks posted in the MP3 forum under the same title as the record.

Is there anything you need a vote or two on? I'm a voting NARAS member and I'm willing to listen to any Gearslutz member's stuff.

Thanks in advance

Waylon · 21st December 2004

Def listen to the stuff Steve posted... really greta work man, greta to see you getting the nod!

Jan Folkson · 21st December 2004

A record I worked on is up for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group - Category 48

Bill Charlap Trio "Somewhere" - Blue Note Records

Steve, I'll vote for your's if you'll vote for mine

De chromium cob · 22nd December 2004

I worked on The Gipsy Kings "Roots" thats up for best Contemporary World Music Album...
Check it out- its a great album IMHO....

**Remoteness** · 22nd December 2004

Folks,

I'm making notes...

I plan to complete the ballot real soon.

Imagine if we all won...

Three GS wins would be very nice.

Consider my votes confirmed!

**Remoteness** · 29th December 2004

Jan & De CC...

Done deal my GS friends.

My votes are in and so are you!

Good luck to you and yours.

**Remoteness** · 29th December 2004

You folks ain't gonna believe this but...

A funny thing happened when I went through the complete Grammy Ballot today. I noticed I was up for another Grammy nomination in category 57 -- Best Gospel Choir/Chorus Album with -- Rev. Timothy Wright & the New York Fellowship Mass Choir II.

djui5 · 29th December 2004

Congratulations to all you Grammy Nominees and I wish you my best!

Jan Folkson · 31st December 2004

Way to go Steve, I've got your back.

Thanks for the props Randy.

Kestral · 31st December 2004

Is there a "None of the Above" selection in the categories?

Seriously, I think if there are no good albums/artists in a particular category in a given year, the award should not be given out.

**Remoteness** · 2nd January 2005

FYI:

There are no "None of the Above" selections in the final ballot.

The Grammy final ballot is broken down into two parts.

Every voting NARAS member can vote in all four categories in part one. It includes the following:

Record of the year.
Album of the year.
Song of the year
Best new artist.

In part two the remaining categories are grouped under thirty-one different fields. Voting members can only vote for eight out of the thirty-one fields. You can vote in all categories within a field.

Since the winners are based on total votes counted there's no way you can not have a winner. What are the chances that no one will vote? Impossible I say...

Hey, many records suck or sound like shit and still win an award. It seems like it's a popularity contest -- I get the feeling it has nothing to do with whether or not it's a good album, artist and such. Even if you don't vote, someone will win and an award will be issued, like it or not, I'm afraid.

IMO, if you win a Grammy and the recording or performance sounds great -- it's a win win situation. I say, "More power to you."

Oh, one more thing -- Good luck and may your "crappy" record win! Present GS parties are excluded of course.

21st December 2004	#1
dave-G Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,486 Thread Starter	Anyone need a Grammy vote? Just got my ballot. I've been relatively apathetic about voting in the past couple of years, but this year, I think I'm going to do some listening and actually vote on some stuff.. And I'm soliciting lobbyists -- So... Any of you slutz got a project out there that's nominated that needs a vote? I'm not talking about blindly shilling the vote, but I'd love to have a listen and give a slut a shot. -dave

21st December 2004	#2
Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	Dave: "Another Kind Of Blue: The Latin Side Of Miles Davis" in the Latin Jazz Catagory can use a vote or two... There are a couple of tracks posted in the MP3 forum under the same title as the record. Is there anything you need a vote or two on? I'm a voting NARAS member and I'm willing to listen to any Gearslutz member's stuff. Thanks in advance __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network What about my Facebook Profile? Remoteness on Myspace

21st December 2004	#3
Waylon Gear addict Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 404	Def listen to the stuff Steve posted... really greta work man, greta to see you getting the nod! __________________ But, whatever you do, don't go with cheap XFMRs, you may have to use them someday. - Remoteness

21st December 2004	#4
Jan Folkson Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2003 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 629	A record I worked on is up for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group - Category 48 Bill Charlap Trio "Somewhere" - Blue Note Records Steve, I'll vote for your's if you'll vote for mine __________________ - Jan Folkson www.janfolkson.com If you can't make it good, the least you can do is make it perfect.

22nd December 2004	#5
De chromium cob Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,659	I worked on The Gipsy Kings "Roots" thats up for best Contemporary World Music Album... Check it out- its a great album IMHO.... __________________ "I know that most men, including those at ease with problems of the greatest complexity, can seldom accept even the simplest and most obvious truth if it be such as would oblige them to admit the falsity of conclusions which they have delighted in explaining to colleagues, which they have proudly taught to others, and which they have woven, thread by thread, into the fabric of their lives." Tolstoy

29th December 2004	#7
Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	Jan & De CC... Done deal my GS friends. My votes are in and so are you! Good luck to you and yours.

29th December 2004	#9
djui5 Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,664	Congratulations to all you Grammy Nominees and I wish you my best!

31st December 2004	#10
Jan Folkson Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2003 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 629	Way to go Steve, I've got your back. Thanks for the props Randy.

31st December 2004	#11
Kestral Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: The Lost Moon of Poosh Posts: 1,759	Is there a "None of the Above" selection in the categories? Seriously, I think if there are no good albums/artists in a particular category in a given year, the award should not be given out.

2nd January 2005	#12
Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	FYI: There are no "None of the Above" selections in the final ballot. The Grammy final ballot is broken down into two parts. Every voting NARAS member can vote in all four categories in part one. It includes the following: Record of the year. Album of the year. Song of the year Best new artist. In part two the remaining categories are grouped under thirty-one different fields. Voting members can only vote for eight out of the thirty-one fields. You can vote in all categories within a field. Since the winners are based on total votes counted there's no way you can not have a winner. What are the chances that no one will vote? Impossible I say... Hey, many records suck or sound like shit and still win an award. It seems like it's a popularity contest -- I get the feeling it has nothing to do with whether or not it's a good album, artist and such. Even if you don't vote, someone will win and an award will be issued, like it or not, I'm afraid. IMO, if you win a Grammy and the recording or performance sounds great -- it's a win win situation. I say, "More power to you." Oh, one more thing -- Good luck and may your "crappy" record win! Present GS parties are excluded of course.

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