Live Earth

I don't really want to talk about global warming and saving the environment. I know that kind of defeats the purpose of an event like this, but really, let's talk about the music right now. But first, one quick political note: Props to Al Gore for putting together a lineup like this. The only thing missing are a few lesser-known American bands who really could have used an event like this for some positive pub, but I won't complain about the acts. I'm still waiting for John Mayer to play, too!

I have to admit that I tried to watch every second of Live Aid when it happened two years ago. I love the collaborations. I just watched Keith Urban and Alicia Keys, who never would perform together at anything but this, and yet it was fun. Not the best music I've ever heard, but neat to see a country rock guitar genius and a r&b soul genius voice come together.

My most memorable collab was watching Chris Martin and the Verve, or the lead singer of the Verve and Coldplay, I don't remember that well, doing Bittersweet Symphony. Apparently, they are all legends in the UK. I just think they are cool, and I like the song. I also enjoyed John Legend and Corrinne Bailey Rae today, but I don't think their voices blended as well as I would have thought. Oh well, still cool.

Maybe tomorrow I will begin a new installment for the foreseeable future called "Sunday Music Review." I'll review a new cd and tell you whether or not you should buy it. Until then, watch the concert (even if it's on Bravo(!)) and let's save the earth.

Sorry, I said I wouldn't do that.