Los premios Grammy, que se celebran el domingo, han estado en vilo desde principios de enero, cuando se declararon los incendios forestales en la zona de Los Ángeles. Anthony Mason ofrece un avance entre bastidores de una de las noches más importantes de la música.

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The Grammy Awards is set to proceed despite challenges posed by wildfires in Los Angeles. Grammy's executive producer Ben Winston led a behind-the-scenes tour, showcasing the extensive planning and preparation for one of the music industry's biggest nights. With nearly 20 performances planned, co-executive producer Raj Kapoor hints at exciting surprises in store.

The production team faced disruptions as wildfires affected their operations. Winston, among others, was evacuated from their homes but remained committed to ensuring that the show goes on safely, following consultations with governmental and emergency services. Over 6,500 people rely on the show's production for employment, emphasizing the importance of proceeding with the event. The team has aimed to highlight the resilience and vibrancy of Los Angeles throughout the Grammy Awards, underscoring a mission to celebrate the city amidst ongoing challenges.

Hamilton, a seasoned director with experience across major events like the Oscars and Super Bowl halftime shows, continues to navigate the complexities of live television with a focus on maintaining a calm and efficient control room environment. The Grammy Awards remains a challenging but rewarding production, with its ability to adapt and persist through adversity being a testament to its importance and the dedication of its production team.



Los bastidores de la gala de los Grammy

En realidad es un conjunto muy similar al del año pasado. Ben Winston está supervisando la épica producción de los Grammy por quinta vez este año. Por suerte, estoy escondido en el camión, así que no tengo que lidiar con ninguna queja. Sólo estoy en el camión y nadie sabe dónde está el camión. Pero nos llevó allí, fuera del suelo en Crypto.com Arena, a través de los pasillos traseros y en la sala de control, donde Hamish Hamilton dirigirá el espectáculo. Es casi como el control de la misión donde puedes tomar decisiones, puedes ver todas las cámaras y puedes tomar decisiones en la calma de ello. Hamish, ¿está tranquilo? ¿O está tirando cosas en el programa? Quiero decir, todo está tranquilo hasta que él llega. Tendré todas las cámaras del público aquí, así que de repente veré una reacción y estaré como, ¡cámara cuatro, Hamish! Billy Eilish está sonriendo, ¡vamos cuatro! Hamilton es la única persona que ha dirigido los Oscar, Emmy, Grammy y el espectáculo del descanso de la Super Bowl. Sinceramente, sin duda, los Grammy son los más difíciles. Porque las expectativas son muy altas. El otro día tenías Tums en tu mesa, nos dimos cuenta. Siempre me indigesto, sí. Este programa me pone enfermo, de verdad, me pone enfermo. Los Grammy tendrán casi 20 actuaciones este año, dice el co-productor ejecutivo, Raj Kapoor. Algunas de las cifras son absolutamente gigantescas. Algunos tienen más de 100 personas en un número. En los Grammy del año pasado, Kapoor apareció por sorpresa de Tracy Chapman y Celine Dion. ¿Y cómo se supera eso? Creo que todo el mundo tendrá que sintonizar el domingo para verlo. Pero definitivamente tenemos más trucos bajo la manga. Como, siento que necesitamos algún tipo de continuidad y algún tipo de ambiente. Estoy de acuerdo, de lo contrario sería un desastre. Esta semana, Kapoor, Winston y el equipo de producción seguían retocando el programa en sus oficinas de Studio City. Llevamos unos 12 minutos de retraso. Eso me preocupa un poco. El programa ha estado cambiando desde principios de enero, cuando estallaron los incendios forestales. Esta era la vista desde la oficina de Winston. Muchos en el equipo de producción se vieron obligados a evacuar sus hogares, incluyendo al propio Winston. Pero entonces tomé como tres casos aquí y todas mis cosas, las tiré, y luego tuvimos una especie de reunión sobre lo que deberíamos hacer con el programa. Ya sabes, ¿debería continuar, no debería continuar? ¿Cómo cambiamos el espectáculo si continúa? En tu mente, ¿cómo fue esa discusión? No tenía ninguna duda de que si era seguro hacerlo, deberíamos hacer el programa. En las discusiones que tuvimos con el gobierno o los servicios, todo el mundo le dio su bendición. Existía el argumento de que se estarían utilizando recursos que eran necesarios para los incendios, tal vez. Sí, es un mal argumento, porque la verdad es que lo que hacemos es conseguir nuestros propios recursos para un programa como este. Cuando aquí está la cosa que la gente olvida, 6.500 personas cobran un salario de alguna manera de este espectáculo. Toda esa gente que vi online yendo, oh, el show no debería ocurrir, el show no debería ocurrir, bueno, díselo a las 6.500 personas, algunas de las cuales han perdido sus casas. Lo último que necesitan es perder sus salarios. El espectáculo de este año celebrará la ciudad. De momento, sólo quiero ponerme estupenda, colorida y vibrante ciudad de Los Ángeles vuelva a ponerse en pie. Eso es a lo que vamos. ¿Cómo cambiar el tono en un momento como este y asegurarte de que lo haces bien? Sí, bueno, escucha, no sé si lo haremos bien. Sólo lo sabremos el domingo. Pero creo que este será uno de los más importantes Grammys que hacemos, no hay duda de ello. Nunca es fácil. La primera que hice fue en COVID sin público. La segunda fue en COVID en Las Vegas. La tercera fue algo normal. La cuarta fue la huelga de escritores. Quiero decir, nunca es sencillo. Pero creo que eso es lo que hace interesante a la televisión en directo. Creo que es por lo que seguimos volviendo a ella. A estas alturas, un programa normal podría aburrirte. No, creo que estaría bien.

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