Lady Gaga has been getting a lot of press lately for her appearance on the latest season of American Idol. The 34-year-old Canadian singer has been very vocal about the fact that she doesn't really sing as much as you might think. As someone who has been practicing and studying piano since childhood, and even before that for her father, I can say that Lady Gaga has a pretty good grasp of the nuances of singing. She seems to be less concerned with what she is actually singing rather than how she sings it, that may be because she spends so much time out of the spotlight.
If you have never watched a Lady Gaga video, you are not alone. But you do not have to. I am sure you have been mesmerized by her style or maybe perhaps caught her live performance and she has given you goosebumps as well. If this is the case, take heart, because Lady Gaga is not the only one in this world with an incredible voice.
If you have an interest in music, you may be familiar with Gwen Stefani. She has been part of the hit duo, the Screaming Females, which consists of herself and Cher. No, this is not an article about how she compares to Lady Gaga, but about the different elements of their styles.
Famous for her incredible ability
Gwen Stefani is famous for her incredible ability to hold a note. She is an excellent vocalist with very powerful voices, and I know that you will find it hard to forget her once you hear her. She has a distinct style, but I would say that Lady Gaga is close to her in terms of vocal capabilities. Like Stefani, Lady Gaga has a throaty sound, which makes her a formidable live performer. Her ability to convey emotions and attitudes through her voice can't be denied.
Lady Gaga's voice has a "girl-next-door" quality about it, which is one of the things that makes her so appealing. In my opinion, Lady Gaga is similar to the Screaming Females in terms of the way she talks, sings, and even dances. They are both girly and bubbly, and they strike an appealingly girlish attitude. Lady Gaga is very confident, yet still maintains a strong ego, whereas the Screaming Females had a more laid back, relaxed personality. Lady Gaga also exudes confidence, which make her extremely self-assured, and in turn, makes her exciting.
Just like Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga has an easygoing, confident attitude, although Gaga is the more outspoken of the two. Stefani and Gaga have been front and center on many major television shows, and each had a very large impact on how popular they became. Both are deeply interested in other areas of entertainment, and their rapport is so similar that it makes for a fascinating (and potentially controversial) love story.
Just like Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga is a modern-day feminist. She is an expert at empowering women and promoting equality. You can feel this on her public speaking.
Public Causes
Lady Gaga has openly supported causes such as gun control and has said that she doesn't believe in giving handjobs to her fans, which is one of the main reasons that she has become successful. This means that Lady Gaga believes in respecting her fans, and is perhaps the most pro-women icon of our generation. Lady Gaga also has a strong sense of individuality, which helps her stand out from the crowd. She has embraced herself, and this has helped her to develop a large following. Gaga is an artistic individual who is heavily influenced by the pop music scene and pop culture.
Unlike Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga has no concern about impressing other people. She is focused on her own personal development, which has led her to fame and recognition. Although it
has not come without its challenges.
Know the Lady Gaga Songs
ady Gaga has, since her debut in the music industry with the music video for "Poker Face", managed to destroy many of the traditional rules that many artists had, and probably, still have. She is a very popular artist, worldwide, and her songs have become mainstream pop hits and had recorded dozens of hit singles with well-known and even more obscure artists as her fans. What's more, her songs have very successfully shown up on the pop charts as well as music videos, which make her another multi-million dollar artist.
With these facts, Lady Gaga may be one of the most successful artists on this planet. But, when it comes to her songs, it would appear that she only excels at the kind of music that her fans expect her to.
This is the latest hit song by Lady Gaga, "Just Dance". It includes a dance that is typical of Gaga's, and many other contemporary artists; a nice ballad, for Gaga's.
Gaga's perspective
The song starts out with some interesting comments on Lady Gaga's experiences with the public, which make you think that the song is indeed from Gaga's perspective. After a brief intro by Gaga herself, the song starts off with some uplifting lyrics about being able to create your own path in life and being able to make it without being held back by others. Gaga is clearly appealing to others about her unique characteristics, and she is also providing strong emphasis on how she has accomplished all of this on her own.
"Just Dance" goes on to tell of Lady Gaga's love for dancing, as well as how it is important to her. There are beautiful excerpts about her experiences in the studio, and how she has met her fans on the dance floor. It would appear that she is saying that she likes to dance and she really enjoys doing it; not just for herself, but for others as well.
Some reviewers were critical of the lyrics, saying that the song seems forced. Some have pointed out that it is too similar to what other musicians have said, and their work, and to call it a breakthrough would seem a bit far fetched.
Just Dance
However, the more critical view that some critics have taken of "Just Dance" are that it is too similar to other artists that Gaga has publicly praised. But, the more important point to consider is that in any case, it's not really a good example of pop music to look for in Lady Gaga songs.
In any case, from a music industry viewpoint, the way to get there is to create original work, and Lady Gaga have created her music with the originality to lead the top of the charts today. As it is, the last several songs by Lady Gaga are already in the top of the pop charts.
Perhaps because of her unique talent, and the way she looks, the popular line up for Lady Gaga's concerts includes famous celebrities. But the level of their fame, and how much their roles are asked of them, are quite low. Their names are always there in the credits, but they are usually played by other famous people, or by people who don't necessarily have the same talent as Gaga.
A good example of this is the Queen performance of "The Show Must Go On" for Gaga. These performances are meant to entertain people, and it should be noted that the role of the actual "Queen" was never played by Madonna.
Also, those who follow the celebrity line ups should be aware that celebrity endorsements are also important. Every time a star sings a Gaga song or performs for Gaga, they are endorsing their product or their line of merchandise.
