So...It took me a long time to admit that I liked her, but for the past week or three ( ) I've been playing her music like crazy and watching interviews on Youtube. Earlier today, I was wondering if she liked Prince or was inspired by him, and I guess I've found my answer. Thought I would share. (Sorry for the long-ass, unnecessary intro.)

It's at around 3:50

great gimmick

great voice too

she has a better voice than Madonna or Janet Jackson too

but let's not turn this into another janet jackson thread

pleeze

great gimmick

great voice too

she has a better voice than Madonna or Janet Jackson too

but let's not turn this into another janet jackson thread

pleeze

japanrocks said:

Yea, fuck off

great gimmick

great voice too

she has a better voice than Madonna or Janet Jackson too

but let's not turn this into another janet jackson thread

pleeze

japanrocks said:

Why did U SAY IT!?!?!?

So...It took me a long time to admit that I liked her, but for the past week or three ( ) I've been playing her music like crazy and watching interviews on Youtube. Earlier today, I was wondering if she liked Prince or was inspired by him, and I guess I've found my answer. Thought I would share. (Sorry for the long-ass, unnecessary intro.)

It's at around 3:50

I don't "get" Lady Gaga. I'm all for the costumes, I like the theatrics, and she seems like a nice person. But I'm missing what her "talent" is, unless it's her ability to create spectacle. She also seems to me to be much older than her reported "23" years. I will continue to follow her for a time though, in hopes of learning what the buzz is all about.

I don't "get" Lady Gaga. I'm all for the costumes, I like the theatrics, and she seems like a nice person. But I'm missing what her "talent" is, unless it's her ability to create spectacle. She also seems to me to be much older than her reported "23" years. I will continue to follow her for a time though, in hopes of learning what the buzz is all about.

I don't "get" Lady Gaga. I'm all for the costumes, I like the theatrics, and she seems like a nice person. But I'm missing what her "talent" is, unless it's her ability to create spectacle. She also seems to me to be much older than her reported "23" years. I will continue to follow her for a time though, in hopes of learning what the buzz is all about.

I don't "get" Lady Gaga. I'm all for the costumes, I like the theatrics, and she seems like a nice person. But I'm missing what her "talent" is, unless it's her ability to create spectacle. She also seems to me to be much older than her reported "23" years. I will continue to follow her for a time though, in hopes of learning what the buzz is all about.

PDogz said:

well, she writes good and catchy pop songs. that requires some talent, imo

PDogz said:

23! Who said she was 23?

PDogz said:

I didn't"get" her either I saw her last year in concert when she was the opening act for the new kids on the block...

DesireeNevermind said:

Wikipedia. (...though I must say, she looks more like 33 to me, and I'm not saying that's a bad thing - she just seems older than what's being reported)

She mentioned Prince on the thank yous for The Fame

She mentioned Prince on the thank yous for The Fame

Alej said:

i saw that.

i love her!

Journalism student and Cherrytree Records member Xandra Boersma recently interviewed Martin Kierszenbaum (Cherry Cherry Boom Boom) of Cherrytree Records on the subject of Lady Gaga, you can read the full interview below.

1. What was the first Lady Gaga song you ever heard and what did you think about it?
I'd heard portions of songs like "Boys, Boys, Boys" and "Paparazzi" but the first full song I heard her sing was the song we wrote together, "The Fame," in the studio.

2. What did you think the first time you saw her?
She walked into my office with black hair. She was gregarious and dynamic. We talked music and especially a lot about Prince. We connected musically in terms or our influences and approach to pop song writing. I thought she was extraordinary from the very first time I met her.

3. Why did you decide to sign her on to Cherrytree Records?
We connected creatively and our work ethics are similar. I believed in her talent and potential. Most of all, I could see that I would enjoy working with her. That's a key to it for me. If it's fun, it usually works.

4. What’s it like to work with Lady Gaga?
It's an absolute pleasure to work with Lady Gaga. She is talented and has a handle on what she wants. She has a vision. I consider it a privilege to collaborate with her.

5. You produced and written a lot of Lady Gaga’s songs (correct me if I’m wrong). Do you get to use your creativity or are there certain rules you have to stick to while doing that?
The only rule I have is to follow my heart. Of course, I studied music and practiced. Honing those skills fascilitates the process of making music and enables one to channel the feeling one is trying to
communicate throught the music.

6. How do you start writing a succesful Lady Gaga song? Are there any
things the songs specifically need?
We follow our instincts. We talk a lot about what she wants to convey and we focus on achieving that through the music. We also take great care to keep the process fun and flowing. The best performances are
captured like that.

7. What do you think is the secret behind the succes of Lady Gaga?
It's not a secret. It makes clear sense. Lady Gaga has an extraordinary set of skills: She is a consummate musician, song-writer, designer, illustrator and conceptual artist. She has a great ear AND a great eye: a rare and formidable combo.

8. Did you expect this succes the moment you saw her?
I didn't expect it. I believed in her ability to realize it wholeheartedly. Those are 2 different things. I saw the potential in her ample talent. It's been her hard work - and the teams' around her - in applying that talent that has made her a success.

9. What is your favorite Lady Gaga song and why?
Ha ha! That's a tough one. I like so many Lady Gaga songs. I love "Just Dance." To me, it means "no matter what hurdles life throws at you, you improvise and get through them. You persevere ... you just dance." That's how Lady Gaga is. It's inspiring. From the songs I worked on with Lady Gaga, I really like "Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)" because it has a wistful melancholy feel while still being upbeat. I like those kind of songs. They capture the bitter-sweet aspects of life.

10. The latest Lady Gaga single, Bad Romance, is pretty different from the rest of the things she made. Especially the video. Why do you think this is?
I think all of her works are different from each other. She is continuously growing as an artist and exploring different areas. Bad Romance is another wonderful push of the creative envelope from Lady Gaga.

11. Her personality comes across as quite extravagant. Would you say she’s really like that or is it all an act?
Lady Gaga is who you see. She's always dressed like that. She come dressed like that to the studio and to the office. Always. She is outgoing and kinetic. That's her personality. And she's always like that. It's not something she turns on and off. She is always Lady Gaga.

12. What do you think is the biggest misunderstanding people have over Lady Gaga?
I can't answer that. You'd have to ask people. I do think that sometimes people get focused on her ability to harness technology both visually and aurally and that may sometimes overshadow the fact that Lady Gaga is an accomplished musician and brilliant singer.

13. What is something not a lot of people know about Lady Gaga (on the musical field)?
She's really witty and funny. But people could probably surmise that from her performances and songs.

14. What makes Lady Gaga different from other glam/pop singers?
She is skilled in many areas. She has a broad set of talents.

15. If you could describe Lady Gaga’s music in one word, what would it be and why?
Unique. Lady Gaga is a true original. Those are hard to come by.