There are quite a few videos below so before you go clicking away, let me first be clear. As you'll soon find, she is a GREAT singer and talented pianist.
Let me say that again for those of you who are already poised to contest an argument that they have not yet heard: She is a GREAT singer and talented pianist.
Now, if we're all in agreement, find out for yourself below exactly what I'm talking about. Bottom line, if the piano version of 'Poker Face' went head-to-head with the instrumental track, her acoustic version would have no chance...as with 'Paparazzi'; and as you could imagine, "Just Dance" or "Bad Romance". This is why I cannot, in good conscience, say that Lady Gaga is famous because of her talent. To quote my previous post:
"...her music is not a sole product of her fixed creation; rather, she is a byproduct of/and outlet for, the music that she represents."The amazing thing is that as you listen to these instrumentals, your brain will automatically begin to insert the vocals. While that might be because she's such a great vocalist, I would argue that it's because the track is so catchy and the production so seductive. Could you possibly imagine anyone else in the world singing this song? Maybe yourself perhaps? That woman down the hall?
Yeah, the song is still pretty catchy regardless of who's behind the studio mic...
Either way, I can't imagine your girlfriend falling over a pile of clothes on a Friday night while getting ready to go out because she was jamming so hard to the acoustic version of "Paparazzi". Acoustic versions give you coffee shop play, not global recognition. A hit track gives you fame, and fame gives you fans...
Take a listen for yourself-
Produced by RedOne:
FF to 1:30...
Produced by her ex-boyfriend Robert Fusari:
Produced by RedOne:
Produced by RedOne:
Read the qualifier at the end of this quote, which is found on Gaga's website. Then I'll go on to rip apart the rest of your Blog.
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“MY GOAL AS AN ARTIST IS TO FUNNEL A POP RECORD TO A WORLD IN A VERY INTERESTING WAY,” SAYS GAGA, WHO WROTE ALL OF HER LYRICS, ALL OF HER MELODIES, AND PLAYED MOST OF THE SYNTH WORK ON HER ALBUM, THE FAME
1. "Bottom line, if the piano version of 'Poker Face' went head-to-head with the instrumental track, her acoustic version would have no chance..." You can't say that one version of song is better than the other, because music is an art and depends on the person listening and their mood and taste at any given moment!
2. "This is why I cannot, in good conscience, say that Lady Gaga is famous because of her talent." Her songwriting, music writing, and vocal talent got her noticed and a record deal. She is now famous, because her talent gave her an opportunity. No producer said "here are all of my beats, go find a crazy white girl."
3. "The amazing thing is that as you listen to these instrumentals, your brain will automatically begin to insert the vocals." This is not amazing. Why do you think there is an ABC's Song! People can easily learn, memorize and then regurgitate words associated with music. This has nothing to do with gaga or any producer!
4. "That woman down the hall?" WHO IN GOD'S NAME IS THE WOMAN DOWN THE HALL! This was a lame filler sentence!
5. "Yeah, the song is still pretty catchy regardless of who's behind the studio mic" It make a difference because the person behind the mic is also the person who wrote the lyrics and the melody, and those things take Talent!
6. "I can't imagine your girlfriend falling over a pile of clothes on a Friday night while getting ready to go out because she was jamming so hard to the acoustic version of "Paparazzi" Acoustic versions give you coffee shop play, not global recognition."
a) What about boys that listen to Gaga?
b) Do you assume that only straight men and lesbians read your blog?
c) Generally people listen to dance music rather than acoustic song before they go out! What is your point!
d) Your logic implies that no one has ever become famous singing a slower song. TWO WORDS: CELINE DION!
In closing, YOU'RE AN IDIOT! See you this weekend, Love you!
Aww - it's cute that Zachary has a crush on lady gaga. it's like when i was really young and said green day was the best band ever, better than led zeppelin and the beatles. adorable.
ReplyDeleteB - allow me to comment on your commentary with 10 year olds:
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