Kyle Anderson of '' Entertainment Weekly '' described the song as a throwback to Madonna 's mid-1990s style . Nick Levine from '' The National '' felt that the song would fit neatly onto her 1995 ballads compilation '' Something to Remember '' . Blogcritics editor Tyrone S. Reid called the song a " slow-burning instant classic , " which recalls Madonna 's '' Ray of Light '' era . A writer for Idolator website said that the song 's minimal production " remind s us very much of Madge 's '' American Life '' days , allowing us to focus on the lovely lyrics and Madonna 's gorgeous vocals . All in all , a terrific effort that bodes well for '' MDNA '' . " Robert Copsey from Digital Spy felt that the song 's production is more " organic " and " it does n't try to be anything other than a solid pop song . " On January 15 , 2012 , " Masterpiece " won the Best Original Song category at the 69th Golden Globe Awards . Its nomination sparked rivalrous comments on the red carpet from fellow singer Elton John , whose song — " Hello , Hello " from '' Gnomeo & Juliet '' — was also nominated in the category . John told host Carson Daly that Madonna " has n't got a fucking chance " of winning the award . When Madonna later had her red carpet interview with Daly , she took swipes at John 's masculinity first , asking about his wardrobe : " Was he wearing a dress ? " and after being informed of his comments stating , " May the best man win "
69th Golden Globe Awards
69th Golden Globe Awards
Masterpiece (Madonna song)