Rueben's Ramblings

Music is an important part of my life, waking me up every morning, entertaining me throughout the work day and helping to set the tone in my favorite TV shows. Music is always the cornerstone to any theatrical release as well, moving along a particular scene and enhancing the overall story.

Music, obviously, comes in many different formats: pop, hip hop, rap, metal, country, classic rock, inspirational, R&B, Latin, dance and much more. Everyone has a favorite sound and the following artists and music moments are just some of the highlights from this past year:

Best Album – “The Resistance” by Muse

Best New Group (TIE) – Mumford & Sons and The Black Keys

Best Single by a Female Artist – “King of Anything” by Sara Barellies

Best Song Heard Within a TV Series – “Bloodstream” by Stateless (used in The Vampire Diaries)

Best Independent Album – “Christian Kane EP” by Christian Kane

Most Outrageous Performer – Lady Gaga

Worst Moment in Music – Justin Bieber winning 4 American Music Awards

Best Songs Used in TV Show Promotions (Tie) – “Animal” by Neon Trees and “Secrets” by One Republic

Best Group – Florence + the Machine (Album – “Lungs”)

Top Country Song – “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum

Hot Summer Song – “California Girls” by Katy Perry

Best F-You Song – “Forget You” by Cee-Lo Green

Best Single by a Duo or Group – “Hey Soul Sister” by Train

Best Single by a Male Artist (Tie) – “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars and “Whataya Want from Me” by Adam Lambert

Best TV Composer – Bear McCreary (Caprica, The Walking Dead, Eureka and Human Target)

Band That Is As Devoted to Their Fans as Their Fans Are To the Band – 30 Seconds to Mars

Best Duet Performed on TV – “Dream On” by Matthew Morrison and Neil Patrick Harris on Glee

The link can be found here.

Or you can listen to the whole song for “Dream On” here.

Best Live TV Musical Performance – Pink at the Grammy’s 2010 with “Glitter In The Air”

The link to the video can be found here.

Only Reason to Have Watched American Idol in 2010 – Orianthi Performing Live

The link to the video clip can be found here.

Best Cover Song Performed on Glee – “Teenage Dream” by Darren Criss

The link to the video clip can be found here.

What artists moved you the most this year? Which artists disappointed you or just made you cringe? What song could you listen to over and over again? Please share your thoughts and comments on the best and worst of the music world this year.