Are you still scrambling to get your 2014 Oscar picks in and win that pot of gold or at least bragging rights among your friends?
I am here to offer some help…at least in the music department.
Following is my breakdown of the nominees for Best Song…
Happy-Pharrell Williams, Despicable Me 2
Pharrell Williams is as hot as it gets since the Grammys. Could strike Oscar Gold while the fire is hot. “Happy,” is a cool funky groove song.
Let it Go-Demi Lovato, Frozen
Lovato may sell to the younger female crowd which would hurt her chances for an Oscar. Although “Frozen,” was created for the same demographic and this song drives the mega popular film home with said audience. A good song and worthy of Oscar buzz.
Ordinary Love-U2, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
A match made in heaven. An aging supergroup with world-wide mass audience appeal. A movie with a cause and one that U2 has held dear since the 80’s. Won the Golden Globe.
The Moon Song-Karen O., Her
The movie is a bit campy and so is the song. In my opinion the least deserving of the four nominees.
You could make a good case for “Happy,” and “Let it Go,” but I don’t see them beating the mighty U2 and Mandela.
My pick; Ordinary Love-U2, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
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Mike Slayen ~ Guitarist 