VENUS DOOM RECEIVES A GRAMMY NOMINATION
Venus Doom has received a Grammy nomination for best boxed or special limited edition package! The Grammy winners will be announced on February 10, 2008. Congratulations to Matt Taylor, Ville, and the everyone that worked on the design on your nomination.
Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
* Venus Doom Matt Taylor & Valo, art directors (Him) [Sire]
For the full list of nominees check out Grammy.com
Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
* Venus Doom Matt Taylor & Valo, art directors (Him) [Sire]
For the full list of nominees check out Grammy.com
Posted Dec 06, 2007
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...any news yet???
and the winner is:
What It Is!: Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977)
Masaki Koike, art director (Various Artists)
[Rhino]
I Take It Back
I take back what i said before about wanting HIM to win. But before you all go beserk on me, here's why: The Grammy's are just a bunch of old music corporation people coming together to vote on which albums generated the most sales. The most talentless people manage to win Grammys only because their pathetic songs somehow became popular. It's just one big popularity contest for sell-out artists. HIM is too good for this. They are a real band with real talent and they deserve more than an award for "packaging". I mean, what the hell is that all about?! They deserve to be recognized for their songwriting, not their box set. And even if they were nominated in a main category, i still wouldn't want them to win. Because at that point, they would have essentially sold themselves out in the music world and will have become another sell-out, commercial band that everyone loves for 5 seconds, then forgets them the next. And they are definitely WAY too good for that.
All mainstream awards are becoming meanlingless, but...
...they exist! Who is watching them? They don't speak for all of us. The Dixie Chicks won a bzillion Grammy awards last year, and I can't stand them! (I like good country even, just not those chicks!) Despite that, this possible Grammy win could open the door for more audiences to check HIM out! HIM is an absolutely brilliant band, and that longevity, talent and fan base is rare nowadays where everything is instant, self-gratification and brief!
Good luck to HIM! HIM and MCR are the only reasons to give a crap about the Grammys in 2008!
We saw HIM live in Los Angeles, went to the music video and signing. Both my girls and I had a blast. Katie, age 7, is the new generation of HIM fans! <3
HAPPY 2008!!!
www.youtube.com/KTScott2000
www.myspace.com/katiescott2000
"It's better to be HATED for what you are, than LOVED for what you are not!"
~Kurt Cobain
I am a Musician
And I don't think all successful bands are sell outs. If HIM does make it, I will only be happy for them and their success and not assume they had to sell out to make it--sometimes good bands are recognized--we should want that since BRILLIANT successful bands may make the music world up their standards a bit..."Be yourself, cause those who matter don't mind, and those who mind, don't matter" Dr Suess
I can agree
Of course we would all be happy for them if they made it. But the way the judge the Grammy winners these days, most don't deserve it. They lack the brilliance that HIM has. And while it would be good because they raise the standards, but there are plenty of crappy bands to lower the standards back down again.
Okay
I do think you are right about that aspect...I know so many wonderful deserving bands that never make it while others get by on youth and looks. That said, if I never change one aspect of my music and it get popular, people will STILL say I sold out just because it was now accepted, even if my music stayed the same -- that isn't fair either, is it? One can't assume all popular bands sold out, although I do agree that 90 percent of the stuff is just crap made by people who had to have their vocals and music fixed with Pro-tools--At least we both know that Ville can sing live- and Linde, Mige, Berton and Crazy Gas are one hell of a live band-can I get an Amen on that * high fives you* LOL * "Be yourself, cause those who matter don't mind, and those who mind, don't matter" Dr Suess
CONGRATS!
I've heard that.. OMG you deserve this ad mor. you deserve all the gramys xD. congrats!
All right! sweet!
congrats HIM!! i'm so happy for you though i wish you guys could get a grammy for your music to cause your guys music rocks!
VALO YOU MAKE ME DREAM!!!
THIS IS THE RESULT OF A GREAT JOB.......GO ON THIS WAY VALO......
As a musician
All I have to say is ANY Grammy nod is a good one-- YOU GO GUYS!!! Me and the hubby love you!
Same here you got my vote
Same here you got my vote for a grammy, my summers been pretty boring up till now i just got some tickets to a few nice shows coming up in august.
thats cool...but
its not really a compliment. it would have been wonderful if they got nominated from the music not the wonderful packaging. thats more of an insult if u think about it. thats not worth it. but still hope they win for the sake of it.
-him4evur
Grammy Nomination is always an honor
We don't live in a perfect or fair world. I think any acknowlegement is a good start for HIM becoming more mainstream, and their music being enjoyed by more people! The Grammys are such an honor. I hope HIM WINS!!! As a very creative artist VILLE is probably excited. He is an awesome singer, performer, songwriter, artist, etc. VENUS DOOM has incredible music and the package does seal the deal. I love all of the HIM band members & hope they are proud of their nomination.
www.myspace.com/katiescott2000
"It's better to be HATED for what you are, than LOVED for what you are not!"
~Kurt Cobain
Congrats...but...
i think you guys deserve far more. I find this nomination a bit insulting considering what was really of stunning quality and amazing beauty was the music found within the lovely packaging...but...considering the Grammy's are a load of shit...i won't take as much offense to their neglect of an amazing artist. The Grammy's have never been about talent...just sales. Either way maybe it will lead more to you and there can't be anything wrong with that...but still you deserve more! <3 u.
Congrats!!
You guys should get the Grammy,but just the nomination is friggin awesome!! I don't normally watch the Grammys, but for you I will definitly be watching with my fingers crossed. Wish you always the best of luck!!
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Oh,that is so great. I'm so happy. :):)
...:*:*:*:*
please help HIM
you guys if there is any chnace of the Grammy fondation letting us vote you hopefully will vote everday so0o they can win that tittle, the got heavy competion including "MCR"... so0o0 please VOTE!!!
if they let us.
please hlelp HIM
you guys if there is any chnace of the Grammy fondation letting us vote you hopefully will vote everday so0o they can win that tittle, the got heavy competion including "MCR"... so0o0 please VOTE!!!
if they let us.
Next time will be better
They deserve more than this, like best song Bleed Well(I can,t get this song out of my head It,s the best song of the year) and album of the year.
>>>>Seeing "Bleed Well" LIVE was an incredible experience<<<<<
Being fans for so many years it was most exciting to have HIM in Los Angeles, CA last month. We saw the concert, making of "Bleed Wll" video and went to the signing. We lost sleep and time from work. Even though the filming for "Bleed Well" went quick, after the long hours of waiting---it was worth it! Honestly though, we can't choose 1 song---we love all of HIM's music-just awesome!!
BTW Burton is also reallly HOT live!
Check out our memories of the video:
www.youtube.com/KTScott2000
=)
"It's better to be HATED for what you are, than LOVED for what you are not!"
~Kurt Cobain
VENUS DOOM undoubtedly is the BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!
A nomination or award would be great, but hey we all know HIM is the best...THE BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR with the fans!!! None better!
www.myspace.com/katiescott2000
"It's better to be HATED for what you are, than LOVED for what you are not!"
~Kurt Cobain
well deserved guys! i am so
well deserved guys! i am so pleased for you!
LIKE WOW!
WOW! That's awesome! I hope you'll get that Grammy. Actually, I'm sure you will! You are the best band ever !!!
Wooow! Congratulation for
Wooow!
Congratulation for the nominatoion!
I`m sure u gonna win!
"Come closer my love I'll violate you in the most sensual way until - you drown in this love"
grammy
no one could be more deserving! ! !
Woooooooooow!
Yeah, it si like Wow... I didn't see that coming.
I'm very proud of them
They deserve the best coz they are the best ministrels that sing about love and it's multipled facettes of it.
Grammy
I hope they will get the Grammy.
GO ON!
Congrats!!
Hell yea! a well deserve nomination!
Excellent!
Wow! Thats great! I wish them luck!
AAAAHHHHHH
i cant believe this, I'am so0o0o0o0 proud of you guys and the fact that the coolest band EVER got nominated.... you guys are amazing <3
Congrats
Good job guys, I am so happy now lol, you totally deserve it!
Ashley
Finally!
Oh my goodness! Finally! Like others have said, this is something that has long been overdue. But I'm glad that they're getting the recognition they deserve. And even if they don't win, they would still be the most amazing band in my eyes. Good luck guys!
!!Congrats!!
I am really happy that HIM are getting some more recognition here! ;) just wish some people could appreciate them more.. :p
YAH YAY
It need to happen SOOOOO MUCH.. Venus Doomm is the coolest album EVER...
Congratulation!!!
This is amazing news!! Finally, someone who is capable of seeing real talent. Now we need someone who is capable of listening to incredible talent. A Grammy is long over due. Congrats. again to Ville, Matt and the entire crew.
Love and Peace Cat~
Congratulations!!!
I'm so glad to hear you're up for the Grammy! You deserve it, I hope you win!
-Ashley<3
You deserve it !!!
H.I.M. are the best!!!
Good job Ville!
Felicitari!
Very good
I'm glad for this congratulations with all my heart you are the best band in the world
Congrats Sweethearts
They will win this!!! Next up Grammy for Best Album EVER...
congratulations! I hope,
congratulations!
I hope, they will win.
why there isn´t any nomination for their music???
WAY TO GO!!!
That's awesome news, way to go guys, you SO deserve to win this!!!!!!
I've got the limited edition but I'm keeping it sealed!!!
I always tend to buy them in 2's.. limited editon & normal version because I try to keep all my memorablilia and rarities in pristine condition!!!
Ville and the boys, you are THE BEST!!!
I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!
Aww,great!
Boys worked all year to made the hardest album for them - and people see this.Venus Doom is great album.
OMG!!!
It is not what I believe.Is much emotion, congratulations to Ville and Matt Taylor, I hope you win.
Greetings to HIM.
Kisses and hugs.
SUPER!!!!!!!!!
It´s great!HIM are the best!!!
OMG!!
Congratulations guys!!!
You deserve it, VD is awesome, and the limited edition kicks asses!!!
Greetings from Brazil ^.~
xoxo
HELL YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations this is f*cking great, you guys rock on and on, i cant say how happy im for you
so just do youre thing and at the and it works!!!!!!!!
Youre great you have my vote haha good luck sweethearts kisses me
Great!
Congratulations!
Hope you win the Grammy!
happy for HIM
Love