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Post by Albie on Nov 20, 2017 14:11:45 GMT -5
Do you have any parking tips? Its our first time at PPG Paints lol. Honestly? Park on the North Side if there's nothing at the stadiums and take the T for free to Steel Plaza. Everything around the arena is such a mess for parking and driving. I'm walking over from my office and calling a Lyft home Ooh could be a good opportunity to take the T for the first time! My other thought was to park at work (in the Strip at 28th & Liberty) and Ubering or something. I know its pretty close to here.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Nov 20, 2017 14:39:03 GMT -5
Are you guys gonna meet up? We need a Tumblr of pulse gaga meetups. Then Gaga will have us all over for tea π
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Post by 85la on Nov 21, 2017 1:21:35 GMT -5
Definitely channeling early Mariah in those pics. It's too bad she didn't perform any new music, but I'm excited to check out her performance of The Cure online, and excited to see what she has in store with A Star is Born.
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Post by Enigma. on Nov 21, 2017 6:12:16 GMT -5
Joanne drops two on BB200 to #192, but of course gonna climb next week because of the AMAs coverage
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Post by Ling-Ling on Nov 21, 2017 7:23:54 GMT -5
Saw her for the first time last night, what a fun show! She is such a force as a performer, never holds back, absolutely goes for it the whole two hours. It was quite impressive. And I have to commend her on her ability to create a connection. The last show I went to, there was such a disconnect between the artist and the audience, this one was pretty immediate. Not sure what she did to pull that off or if it was because the arena was 95% full of gay people and we were just all drunk and happy, but there was a good vibe in the building. The staging was deceptively complicated, the main stage was fairly simple, although the tilting and elevation was cool. The first part of the show, I kept wondering what the hell those jellyfish looking things were hanging above the arena floor and I legitimately thought those mini stages were trampolines in the audience, haha. And then bridges started lowering and it all made sense. Just a really cool concept I've never seen before.
I was happy with the setlist mostly, the only song I wish was there was "Marry The Night." I want to see her kill that live. Surprisingly enough, my favorite moment was "LoveGame," which is one of her stupidest and most unnecessary singles, but I'll be damned if it didn't go hard live. "Alejandro," "Applause," "Joanne" and that funk-rock breakdown on "Telephone" while she left the stage were my other favorites. The only part of the setlist that fell flat (for the audience, not me personally) was "Bloody Mary" and "Dancin' In Circles." But then "Paparazzi" came on and everyone lost their shit again. But when you've been standing on your feet for that long a lull is okay as long as you bring that energy back.
I also have a co-worker/acquaintance who worships Gaga and she read a letter out loud that he threw onstage and came down and gave him a hug, it was such a big moment. I know he probably didn't sleep a wink last night. Just really sweet.
You simply can't deny her talent or musicality after seeing her live, she really is amazing. Quite frankly, I'm still waiting for her music to catch up to her (although I love a ton of it), I just need that flawless, dynamic, classic album that I know she's capable of.
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Post by Enigma. on Nov 21, 2017 9:34:41 GMT -5
Saw her for the first time last night, what a fun show! She is such a force as a performer, never holds back, absolutely goes for it the whole two hours. It was quite impressive. And I have to commend her on her ability to create a connection. The last show I went to, there was such a disconnect between the artist and the audience, this one was pretty immediate. Not sure what she did to pull that off or if it was because the arena was 95% full of gay people and we were just all drunk and happy, but there was a good vibe in the building. The staging was deceptively complicated, the main stage was fairly simple, although the tilting and elevation was cool. The first part of the show, I kept wondering what the hell those jellyfish looking things were hanging above the arena floor and I legitimately thought those mini stages were trampolines in the audience, haha. And then bridges started lowering and it all made sense. Just a really cool concept I've never seen before. I was happy with the setlist mostly, the only song I wish was there was "Marry The Night." I want to see her kill that live. Surprisingly enough, my favorite moment was "LoveGame," which is one of her stupidest and most unnecessary singles, but I'll be damned if it didn't go hard live. "Alejandro," "Applause," "Joanne" and that funk-rock breakdown on "Telephone" while she left the stage were my other favorites. The only part of the setlist that fell flat (for the audience, not me personally) was "Bloody Mary" and "Dancin' In Circles." But then "Paparazzi" came on and everyone lost their s**t again. But when you've been standing on your feet for that long a lull is okay as long as you bring that energy back. I also have a co-worker/acquaintance who worships Gaga and she read a letter out loud that he threw onstage and came down and gave him a hug, it was such a big moment. I know he probably didn't sleep a wink last night. Just really sweet. You simply can't deny her talent or musicality after seeing her live, she really is amazing. Quite frankly, I'm still waiting for her music to catch up to her (although I love a ton of it), I just need that flawless, dynamic, classic album that I know she's capable of. Oh honey you'll be a Little Monster soon! I'm so looking forward to LoveGame when I see her in 3 months.
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Post by Albie on Nov 21, 2017 9:41:55 GMT -5
Saw her for the first time last night, what a fun show! She is such a force as a performer, never holds back, absolutely goes for it the whole two hours. It was quite impressive. And I have to commend her on her ability to create a connection. The last show I went to, there was such a disconnect between the artist and the audience, this one was pretty immediate. Not sure what she did to pull that off or if it was because the arena was 95% full of gay people and we were just all drunk and happy, but there was a good vibe in the building. The staging was deceptively complicated, the main stage was fairly simple, although the tilting and elevation was cool. The first part of the show, I kept wondering what the hell those jellyfish looking things were hanging above the arena floor and I legitimately thought those mini stages were trampolines in the audience, haha. And then bridges started lowering and it all made sense. Just a really cool concept I've never seen before. I also have a co-worker/acquaintance who worships Gaga and she read a letter out loud that he threw onstage and came down and gave him a hug, it was such a big moment. I know he probably didn't sleep a wink last night. Just really sweet.
Absolutely a force. What a great way to describe her! The energy in the arena was beyond palpable. My first time seeing her was ArtPop Ball which I loved but this one just felt even better. Her presence felt huge and it was amazing when she turned the lights on for a second and you could see the arena was filled to capacity. It was impressive. Ling Ling I will say your assessment is a bit unfair. It was probably 80% LGBTQ lol.
That's awesome that you know that guy whose letter she read! What a lucky guy to get a hug from Mother Monster!
The staging I thought was so cool! We were saying the same thing about the bridges and wondering what the jelly fish had to do with anything. I thought it was clever. And it wasn't until near the end of the show that we realized the bridges were also used as screens!
Yeah, I thoroughly enjoyed the show. We danced our asses off and welcomed the few breaks in between. Everyone in my section was singing and dancing the entire time. We sat in what ended up being the middle of the performance area right in between the main stage and back stage so we had a great view of the entire show.
I know things happen and I'm sure it doesn't go as smoothly at every show but the 10 minute countdown clock was refreshing. She told us what time she'd be coming on stage and it wasn't long at all after we got into our seats and when the countdown ended she started right on cue. I've been to a lot of shows and I don't think I've ever quite seen the expectation both set and met like that. I really respect that.
I nearly lost my shit as the countdown ended just from sheer anticipation but then to open with "Diamond Heart", well she dug my grave for me. I was really happy with the set list (pleasantly surprised we got "Sheisse") and her costume changes were pretty great as well. She looked fantastic. Her body is on point. I have to say, I was waiting for that curly wig from the AMAs performance but I gave into the fact that it was just for the award show. I loved when she did "Joanne". Nice, tender moment. She went hard for the entire two hours and there really isn't much more you can ask of her.
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Post by bat1990 on Nov 21, 2017 9:53:59 GMT -5
I third what Ling-Ling and Albie said. I was standing on the floor next behind the circular platform closest to the main stage. Definitely enjoyed this tour more than the ArtRave even though this one was less avant-garde. I was so here for the BTW album tracks though and the fact that she basically performed the album versions of all The Fame & Fame Monster singles! The only thing that surprised me as an omission was "You and I" which I thought would fit well with the songs from Joanne. However... {Spoiler}I enjoyed the Witness Worldwide tour more even though GaGa is by far the better vocalist, dancer, and thespian. Katy's show was such a spectacle in comparison that it wowed me more.
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Post by adamalterlago on Nov 21, 2017 14:19:34 GMT -5
I think her look for the AMAS may possibly be the best ive ever seen her. i cant stop going back to the pics!!!
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Post by Nick on Nov 21, 2017 18:27:50 GMT -5
@ladygaga #NewProfilePic
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Nov 21, 2017 20:32:39 GMT -5
That looks is futuristic from an 80s standpoint! Is it indicative of the next sound or just something for fun?! I guess we'll hear!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2017 20:44:39 GMT -5
I loved her look for the AMA performance, the performance itself was good but not all that imo, something felt missing Like her look was stunning but I just wasn't feeling the show and I am over The Cure at this point, it lacked the umph that I find in many other Gaga songs
Anyways, I'm still pressed John Wayne wasn't a single It could have saved the album if promoted as a single
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Post by dbhmr on Nov 21, 2017 21:15:02 GMT -5
That looks is futuristic from an 80s standpoint! Is it indicative of the next sound or just something for fun?! I guess we'll hear! I'd kill for a San Junipero-inspired album from her tbh.
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Post by Enigma. on Nov 22, 2017 2:28:37 GMT -5
"ARTPOP's little sister" might very well be that
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Post by Normi on Nov 22, 2017 3:56:29 GMT -5
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Post by die Lotterie on Nov 22, 2017 9:01:42 GMT -5
Fawning over this new look. Please be indicative that new music is coming.
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Post by kmbgs on Nov 22, 2017 11:33:59 GMT -5
I think she needs to drop a single in January. We are ready 4 her.
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Post by adamalterlago on Nov 22, 2017 12:39:31 GMT -5
I think she needs to release an EP rather than an entire album. I'm just scared of overexposure with STAR IS BORN coming out in May with a huge Gaga soundtrack.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Nov 22, 2017 13:03:43 GMT -5
If the movie is out in May, a soundtrack may come a few weeks before, and a single before that. Maybe February?
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Post by Unhinged on Nov 22, 2017 13:16:42 GMT -5
Love that new profile pic!
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Post by divasummer on Nov 22, 2017 16:20:34 GMT -5
She was at the awards but the performance wasn't live correct? It didn't feel like it. It felt like it was taken from her own show.
She seemed SO overwhelmed when she won her award. She has won an AmA before right???
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Post by Albie on Nov 22, 2017 17:00:11 GMT -5
She was at the awards but the performance wasn't live correct? It didn't feel like it. It felt like it was taken from her own show. She seemed SO overwhelmed when she won her award. She has won an AmA before right??? It was definitely taken from her own show which was in DC that night, which they mentioned, iirc. Yeah she won this same award in 2010.
Have you guys seen/heard the supposed Frankensteined leak on YouTube? I'm not sure if this is legit or not. Doesn't sound like her. I wanted to link it but I can't get back to it for some reason.
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 23, 2017 0:38:20 GMT -5
She staged her own red carpet pics since she couldnβt be there in person.
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Post by ILLUSION on Nov 24, 2017 10:08:12 GMT -5
Now that the holidays are upon us, it's time to revisit this album
Your fave could fucking never.
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Post by Enigma. on Nov 24, 2017 14:30:58 GMT -5
That album cover gets me every time!
I have listened to CtC maybe twice? Not my cup of tea but it's enjoyable for what it is
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Post by Enigma. on Nov 28, 2017 8:57:30 GMT -5
Ooops Joanne drops out of top 200 albums DESPITE her performing at the AMAs
There are loads of Xmas albums charting, that's one reason but still a bit weird.
Oh well, that's what you get for performing a standalone single
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Post by Oprah on Nov 28, 2017 8:59:49 GMT -5
Joanne scored a Best Pop Vocal Album nomination.
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Post by August on Nov 28, 2017 9:00:23 GMT -5
Million Reasons also scored a Best Pop Solo Performance nomination
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Post by NeRD on Nov 28, 2017 9:00:38 GMT -5
No SOTY or ROTY nom for Million Reasons?
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Post by Troublemaker on Nov 28, 2017 9:00:40 GMT -5
She just got 2 Grammy noms: Best Pop Solo Performance for Million Reasons and Best Pop Vocal Album...
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