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Post by bigbluenote on Sept 15, 2009 0:24:11 GMT -5
Does anyone have a link to a wallpaper-sized picture of Lady Gaga hanging dead on the wire?
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 6:40:17 GMT -5
The Queen and The Jester. The Jester ate the Queen alive before the latter even took the stage, I'm afraid. HA! You must be as batsh*t crazy as that little sideshow if you believe that.
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Post by Az Paynter on Sept 15, 2009 6:59:55 GMT -5
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Post by JayBoozer on Sept 15, 2009 9:29:48 GMT -5
The Jester ate the Queen alive before the latter even took the stage, I'm afraid. HA! You must be as batsh*t crazy as that little sideshow if you believe that. At least Gaga made some social commentary instead of doing a rehash of an OLD ass song.
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 9:48:33 GMT -5
HA! You must be as batsh*t crazy as that little sideshow if you believe that. At least Gaga made some social commentary instead of doing a rehash of an OLD ass song. FOR SURE. It was like so deep and shocking y'all. She's like totally political. I bet she totally gets symbolism.
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Post by bigb0882 on Sept 15, 2009 10:02:06 GMT -5
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Sept 15, 2009 10:04:49 GMT -5
That is confusing-she pretty much created and has spoken about the symbolism tons of times. Are you implying she had no idea what her own performance was about? Gaga may be annoying to some, but she is incredibly involved with every song, video, and performance.
That being said, I am a bit confused why anyone would want to force a fight between Beyonce and Lady G. Both extremely talented pop stars and room for both in the world.
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Post by rellybois on Sept 15, 2009 10:05:58 GMT -5
At least Gaga made some social commentary instead of doing a rehash of an OLD ass song. FOR SURE. It was like so deep and shocking y'all. She's like totally political. I bet she totally gets symbolism. You're not particularly bright, are you?
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 10:52:26 GMT -5
FOR SURE. It was like so deep and shocking y'all. She's like totally political. I bet she totally gets symbolism. You're not particularly bright, are you? NOPE! Gaga's visionary genius is beyond my understanding. Gaga > Einsteinn > Mozart > Warhol.
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Post by JayBoozer on Sept 15, 2009 11:46:01 GMT -5
At least Gaga made some social commentary instead of doing a rehash of an OLD ass song. FOR SURE. It was like so deep and shocking y'all. She's like totally political. I bet she totally gets symbolism. Your use of sarcasm and hyperbole is really annoying and you're completely missing the point. The performance WAS symbolic of the (sometimes) deadly costs of fame which has been all too pervasive in pop culture (MJ, Princess Di, etc.). She also smartly crafted her image at the awards to convey an Alice in Wonderland theme that no one caught on to until a few days after the awards. It's ironic that you use sarcasm to say that she's "political" and "gets symbolism" as if it weren't true. You do know that she was supposed to enter Juliard at the age of 11, was admitted early to the Tisch School of Arts and studied art, religion and socio-politcal order right? She's a smart girl that's bringing pop culture back to life.
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Post by chartfreak on Sept 15, 2009 12:08:57 GMT -5
Anyone have the official list that shows her tour dates. I see one that shows Detroit on Halloween, but a friend told me she would be here on Jan. 14th. Does she have a separate tour from Kanye coming up...I'm confused. Any info would help.
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Post by Rεvôlvεr† on Sept 15, 2009 12:16:11 GMT -5
I'm seeing her the 28th in Richmond! I'm so excited.
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Post by blahhhh on Sept 15, 2009 12:25:29 GMT -5
Anyone have the official list that shows her tour dates. I see one that shows Detroit on Halloween, but a friend told me she would be here on Jan. 14th. Does she have a separate tour from Kanye coming up...I'm confused. Any info would help. The original dates that we saw we're rumored. Pollstar.com put up the real dates. Halloween for GaGa/Ye would have been surreal though
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 12:35:42 GMT -5
FOR SURE. It was like so deep and shocking y'all. She's like totally political. I bet she totally gets symbolism. Your use of sarcasm and hyperbole is really annoying and you're completely missing the point. The performance WAS symbolic of the (sometimes) deadly costs of fame which has been all too pervasive in pop culture (MJ, Princess Di, etc.). She also smartly crafted her image at the awards to convey an Alice in Wonderland theme that no one caught on to until a few days after the awards. It's ironic that you use sarcasm to say that she's "political" and "gets symbolism" as if it weren't true. You do know that she was supposed to enter Juliard at the age of 11, was admitted early to the Tisch School of Arts and studied art, religion and socio-politcal order right? She's a smart girl that's bringing pop culture back to life. Oh wait...so she was singing a song about the Paparazzi...and...hold up I'm getting there...she connected that with the Paparazzi being dangerous/deadly? That's some complex stuff. Can't wait for her to sing Poker Face and explore online gambling addictions. Or The Fame whilst dressed up as a newspaper. I'm not saying she's not a smart girl, I'm not saying she isn't hugely successful or that she doesn't have hugely successful songs. But this grand posturing and self-indulgence coupled with pretentiousness and calculation can't substitute for the ability to sing, dance and perform exceptionally, none of which she does.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Sept 15, 2009 12:56:17 GMT -5
She can't sing? Ok, sure. So what DO you consider singing then? Just because she chooses to do electro/pop/dance songs instead of endless wailing that so many of her contempararies does means she can't sing? She's a pretty fine singer! And who knew she could play piano? Check out some old youtube clips of her before her GaGa days!
As for performing?... The MTV performance was the first time I've seen her perform and... that was a performance. So... please define performing for me because if that's not it, then I guess it doesn't exist.
kthxbai
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 13:02:23 GMT -5
She can't sing? Ok, sure. So what DO you consider singing then? Just because she chooses to do electro/pop/dance songs instead of endless wailing that so many of her contempararies does means she can't sing? She's a pretty fine singer! And who knew she could play piano? Check out some old youtube clips of her before her GaGa days! As for performing?... The MTV performance was the first time I've seen her perform and... that was a performance. So... please define performing for me because if that's not it, then I guess it doesn't exist. kthxbai Sing exceptionally? No. Performance? Sure the props were pretty cool. And, hey, blood. But, nope.
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Post by bibliotheque on Sept 15, 2009 13:07:01 GMT -5
Name pop stars that can sing, dance and perform exceptionally please freedomtime.
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 13:14:56 GMT -5
Name pop stars that can sing, dance and perform exceptionally please freedomtime. Knowles, Timberlake, P!nk.
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Post by shanz88 on Sept 15, 2009 13:21:01 GMT -5
Knowles stopped singing when she was dancing.
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Post by bigb0882 on Sept 15, 2009 13:21:27 GMT -5
I always thought Gaga was a fine singer, she just doesn't always have the material that shows off her voice the best. People just assume she can't sing because she obviously has the performing and dancing part down. Sorry, but she does all 3 very well.
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Post by Jack on Sept 15, 2009 13:26:31 GMT -5
Knowles stopped singing when she was dancing. Same old excuse. Anyway, at the risk of derailing the conversation from art, symbolism etc. I'll be on my way.
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Post by JayBoozer on Sept 15, 2009 13:27:57 GMT -5
She can't sing? Ok, sure. So what DO you consider singing then? Just because she chooses to do electro/pop/dance songs instead of endless wailing that so many of her contempararies does means she can't sing? She's a pretty fine singer! And who knew she could play piano? Check out some old youtube clips of her before her GaGa days! As for performing?... The MTV performance was the first time I've seen her perform and... that was a performance. So... please define performing for me because if that's not it, then I guess it doesn't exist. kthxbai Sing exceptionally? No. Performance? Sure the props were pretty cool. And, hey, blood. But, nope. Wrong. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne2kRxUwndo . That is more exceptional singing than most artists out there today. Not only that but she is EXTREMELY talented at piano, choreography, producing, etc. And yes, she did make that point out of her song Paparazzi. The song is about following someone until they love them which could almost directly relate to something like Princess Di's situation. I am not at all saying that all her song's can be taken seriously in the way that you suggest.
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Sept 15, 2009 13:29:25 GMT -5
I was a complete GaGa skeptic when she first hit but at this point I think she's rather amazing. Her performances make everyone else's look ordinary and boring. Hate or love her she keeps you wondering what's next.
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Post by jazzyskye10² on Sept 15, 2009 13:33:37 GMT -5
Lady Gaga's Bloody VMA Performance SecretsFrom the dramatic poses to the radio-controlled blood bag, here are the ideas and influences behind Gaga's iconic performance. From her arrival on the arm of Kermit the Frog to the white feathered head-wreath she'd donned by Sunday night's end, Lady Gaga had a VMA night for the pop and fashion ages. More so than any single accessory or red-carpet date choice, though, the superstar will be remembered for her baroque-meets-horror-movie performance of "Paparazzi." Gaga began her act prostrate onstage as if crushed by an ornate chandelier and half-staggered, half-danced around as she sang and finished up as blood poured forth from below her breasts. It was a performance, VMA creative director Lee Lodge told MTV News, that was inspired by references as diverse as "Phantom of the Opera," Madonna, Marie Antoinette, the pope and Jesus."Gaga came to the table with the idea that she wanted to perform while she was injured and she wanted to perform with lots of blood," Lodge said. "And there was always the idea of 'Phantom.' Then we had a creative planning meeting and she called in from Jerusalem. She'd just been to Jesus' tomb and she was very inspired." The Holy Land inspiration led her to the idea of ending the performance by metaphorically dying and then being lifted up into the air as if ascending to heaven. "It was supposed to be commenting on the life of celebrity," he explained. "Even though you see her dying, she's going to a much better place." Gaga originally wanted to begin the song with an actual chandelier plummeting from the rafters and landing on her, but logistically that was an impossible feat to accomplish. :o Instead, Lodge and his team showed Gaga photos of a controversial sculpture by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan of Pope John Paul II being crushed by a meteor. Gaga loved the idea, and it became one more reference point in a stage show that was also heavily influenced by Madonna's rococo "Vogue" performance at the 1990 VMAs. For all the elaborate stage craft during "Paparazzi," the most technically difficult aspect of Gaga's night was the blood. Technicians ended up rigging a radio-triggered blood bag under Gaga's costume in an effort to get the blood to flow on cue. "We had to make sure it didn't misfire, it didn't trigger early," Lodge said. "Otherwise it would have given the whole thing away." From the beginning, Gaga approached the performance as part pop star, part performance artist. "She wanted a sense of spectacle like you used to see with Madonna," said Lodge. "From a fan's point of view, she wanted to put on a truly great VMA performance — one that would have the same resonance as Madonna's. When she was a little girl watching the VMAs, these were the images that stuck with her." Source: MTV
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Post by jazzyskye10² on Sept 15, 2009 13:34:43 GMT -5
One of the things I love most about Lady Gaga is that she really knows her stuff. She is involved in every aspect of her career and is just an all around great entertainer.
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Post by bibliotheque on Sept 15, 2009 13:37:22 GMT -5
Name pop stars that can sing, dance and perform exceptionally please freedomtime. Knowles, Timberlake, P!nk. Exactly, there's only 3 names there and one is debatable. GaGa is a hell of a lot better than most stars and is one of the best out there right now. I don't know where you're getting the idea that she's crap and can't sing decently from ???
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Post by Donnie5 on Sept 15, 2009 13:52:17 GMT -5
FOR SURE. It was like so deep and shocking y'all. She's like totally political. I bet she totally gets symbolism. You're not particularly bright, are you? LOL. My thoughts as well.
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Post by mew2 on Sept 15, 2009 14:12:19 GMT -5
Knowles, Timberlake, P!nk. Exactly, there's only 3 names there and one is debatable. GaGa is a hell of a lot better than most stars and is one of the best out there right now. I don't know where you're getting the idea that she's crap and can't sing decently from ??? Freedomtime is right, she doesn't sing EXCEPTIONALLY well nor dances EXCEPTIONALLY well, but I agree with you, she's one of the best performers out there right now, and all around she's more talented than most, and I won't say no names. By the way, which of the 3 names is debatable? ???
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Post by Flashing Lights on Sept 15, 2009 14:15:13 GMT -5
I saw a lot of "Like A Prayer" in her performance.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Sept 15, 2009 15:37:07 GMT -5
Ridiculous that people are saying she did not sing exceptionally. I don't care if you don't like her voice or not, but every note was the right one that she sang. She switched it up a bit, but it all fit into the chords. It was exceptionally sung. That's not an opinion. Whether you like her voice or not, is.
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