For those who are fans of Lady Gaga

[Linus]

I figure if there were others who were fans/admirers of Gaga, may want to discuss the videos and what they do. I was recently looking at her video Alejandro and I do like. Although I don't quite fit into her demographic, I admit being a fan and her videos are really interesting and fascinating.

Anyone else?

[femmebaker]

Originally Posted by Linus

I figure if there were others who were fans/admirers of Gaga, may want to discuss the videos and what they do. I was recently looking at her video Alejandro and I do like. Although I don't quite fit into her demographic, I admit being a fan and her videos are really interesting and fascinating.

Anyone else?

I concur! I haven't actually had the chance to see all of her videos (including Alejandro), but I love her as "performance artist." In a recent interview, she related her experience of not fitting in in high school and of wanting, at the time, to be like Boy George. Very telling and thoroughly endearing.

An aside to you, Linus... I snicker (usually out loud) everytime I see your signature photo. There is someting about being a Southern girl turned New Yorker, a bit of a Canadian fetish if you will

[Linus]

There's nothing wrong "a-boot" a little Canadian fetish..

And ya. Performance artist is a good way to do. Many people compare her to Madonna but there is something more to Gaga than what Madonna did (at least from my perspective of when I saw Madonna evolve when I was growing up).

[femmebaker]

Originally Posted by Linus

There's nothing wrong "a-boot" a little Canadian fetish..

And ya. Performance artist is a good way to do. Many people compare her to Madonna but there is something more to Gaga than what Madonna did (at least from my perspective of when I saw Madonna evolve when I was growing up).

Teehee!

Yes, I love me some Madonna, but Lady Gaga is definitely something different. I think they're similar in that they are both in control of what they're presenting. Madonna was always a business woman first, whereas Lady Gaga is all about the art. Neither is "better," just differently focused.

[PinkieLee]

Yep, I'm another fan of Lady Gaga. She is an amazing artist that is able to keep us entertained ~ never knowing what she'll do next! I love her theatrical flare, but I must admit, it's her acoustic stuff that blows me away...



I officially became a fan after seeing this performance...

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Linus

There's nothing wrong "a-boot" a little Canadian fetish..

And ya. Performance artist is a good way to do. Many people compare her to Madonna but there is something more to Gaga than what Madonna did (at least from my perspective of when I saw Madonna evolve when I was growing up).

Originally Posted by femmebaker

Teehee!

Yes, I love me some Madonna, but Lady Gaga is definitely something different. I think they're similar in that they are both in control of what they're presenting. Madonna was always a business woman first, whereas Lady Gaga is all about the art. Neither is "better," just differently focused.

I agree and disagree with you both, to a degree. I agree with femmebaker that Madonna has always been a fantastic businesswoman and that LG focuses her ambition in the art itself moreso than the business.

However, they are doing EXACTLY the same thing....but it's a different time and so it seem as if it's different but it's not.

Both have basically turned the musical world on its ear. Both are strong women demanding that they showcase their art in the way they see fit. Both are good show women and present fantastic visuals for their audiences/fans. Both have a voice and a vision. Both are legendary. Both know which side of the bread is buttered and cater to our community. Both control their work and are steadfast in remaining true to it (Anyone remember the Blonde Amibition tour when Madonna was threatened to be arrested at multiple times in multiple venues for presenting religion on the same platter as sex and hedonism? I think one of those times was in Canada, but I'd have to check on that and I'm too lazy right now. I know one of them was overseas.) Both write extremely well and often give us food for thought with their music and lyrics.

And lastly, Lady Gaga would not be here if Madonna had not paved the way first. I don't necessarily feel as if it's a 'passing the torch' kind of deal between them but I do feel as if LG continues where M has left off, musically and in terms of messages and pushing the envelope.

Gemme, who loves both of them but still cringed/s at some of those outfits

[Darth Denkay]

Another Lady Gaga fan here - I suppose that makes me a "little monster?" I generally don't care at all for dance music but there's something about her art that draws me in.

PinkieLee - thanks for posting her acoustic papparazzi - I stumbled upon it a while back on youtube and watch it almost daily - she's got me hooked!

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Yep, I'm another fan of Lady Gaga. She is an amazing artist that is able to keep us entertained ~ never knowing what she'll do next! I love her theatrical flare, but I must admit, it's her acoustic stuff that blows me away...



I officially became a fan after seeing this performance...

[Random]

Originally Posted by Linus

There's nothing wrong "a-boot" a little Canadian fetish..

And ya. Performance artist is a good way to do. Many people compare her to Madonna but there is something more to Gaga than what Madonna did (at least from my perspective of when I saw Madonna evolve when I was growing up).

You know.. I never associated Gaga with Madonna..

For me.. her energy is more Freddy Mercury and Elton John way back in the day..

[NJFemmie]

Originally Posted by Random

You know.. I never associated Gaga with Madonna..

For me.. her energy is more Freddy Mercury and Elton John way back in the day..

I never made the association either. Two very different artists.
I've always believed that Madonna was just pure shock value. I tend to think LG is more personality-interpretative.