For those of you who don't know, Lady Gaga is my new favorite female artist. Of course, I still love Beyonce, Kelly, Christina, Britney, Pink, etc. But, Lady Gaga is slowly giving them all a run for their money.
I am so impressed by her songwriting ability. She puts so much emotion and thought into her lyrics. For example, one of her newest songs, "Bad Romance" has cleverly disguised allusions to the great Alfred Hitchcock, "I want your Pyscho your Vertigo stick". And it's true. Those are references to Hitchcock. Don't believe me? Look it up.
One of my favorite songs of hers is "Speechless". It's such a beautiful song. It talks about relationships, love, and despair. Absolutely brilliant.
To be honest, when Lady Gaga first came out, I was appalled at her style, songs, and just...being. Then, a good friend of mine introduced me to her acoustic talent. She has acoustic versions of all her pop songs, and they are amazing. She really has great talent. I do have to say, she is weird. That is a fact. However, that doesn't matter. Just because she's weird, doesn't merit any attack against her.
She has talent and no one can deny that. She writes all her own songs. What kind of solo artist does that these days? Beyonce doesn't do that. Kelly doesn't either. Hmmm. Like I said, The Lady of Gaga will slowly drive them out.
So to my friends who don't like Lady Gaga (that's you, Katrina), give her a chance. Watch that "Speechless" video and tell me she doesn't have talent. I think she is an amazing artist, albeit an eccentric one.
Here's her acoustic version of "Poker Face".
Next you are going to tell me that you are team Edward! Haha, just kidding.
ReplyDeleteShe might be amazing at referencing things and singing but...I just don't care. I do like some of her songs because they are fun but I just couldn't be bother. I don't hate her. I just wouldn't give her the time of day.
Okay, I listened to it. She is a good singing and performer.
ReplyDeleteI first saw her on SNL performing and that was the first time that I saw her and she looked like a psycotic hooker so I really didn't care to here anymore from her. I still really don't care either way. I don't dislike her. I just don't care if she lives or dies.
Another covert! Lady GaGga is giving them a run for her money because she is what a music artist should be: original, sincere, and a bit off her rocker. And I think the difference in her music is definitely a result of starting as a songwriter, not just suddenly releasing songs actually written by a ghost writer. When you hear a Lady GaGa song you know it is her and when you see her style, well, you just can't recreate that.
ReplyDeleteI pity the fool that doesn't appreciate how amazing she is.
A spot-on assessment. Gaga goes deeper than most people give her credit for. She might not be on the same level as say Joni Mitchell as far as lyrics go, but her wordplay is more than noteworthy.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who studies words for a living, there's an interesting development in her latest album. The self-referencing (i.e, the 'Fame' in Fame Monster and her 1st album) has me considering the connections between songs a lot like the connections between Borges' short stories.
Sorry to 'nerd it up.' Haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3u5x__EIFM&feature=related
ReplyDeleteHave you seen her Barbara Walters interview?
Grant, thanks for the link! That was pretty good. I can't believe Barbara Walters was so surprised that Lady Gaga was...normal. That says a lot about Walters, but more about Lady Gaga. Gosh, I love her.
ReplyDeleteAlso, GMB, that's a really interesting comparison to her self-referencing. I noticed that there was a similarity in the two titles of the albums, but not it's got me finding the connections between the songs. And, you did not nerd it up.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Lady Gaga. I've loved her from the moment I first heard one of her songs. I love how weird she is, too. But, then again, I love it when people push the envelope. She is amazing.
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