One-woman army Lady Gaga has just unleashed a new music video on her Youtube channel for her latest eagerly anticipated single "Alejandro," treating fans with dark, provocative scenes some of which make reference to Madonna's "Vogue," the another epic and self-indulgent near nine-minute-long journey will definitely draw comparisons between her and Madonna. She even looks a little like Madonna in it, sporting a platinum blond wig a black blazer suit and a machine gun bra. It sees the singer baring a cold heart, which presumably belongs to Alejandro."Alejandro" is the 3rd single from Gaga's 2nd studio album "The Fame Mons†er." It was co-written by Gaga with RedOne, it is composed as a mid-tempo Europop song with an uplifting melody and disco influences, where Gaga sings in a non-English accent about bidding farewell to her lovers. The song went to US radio on April 20 and was released internationally as a digital download in May. Every song in the album represents a 'fear' of some 'monster.' This song, in the words of Gaga represents 'The fear of men monster.' It has a very laid back Spanish feel to it, the music is definitely reminiscent of Madonna's "La isla Bonita." Though the lyrics are very different. The video was directed by the legendary photographer Steven Klein, who has worked with Madonna told Rolling Stones. "She likes epics. It fits her personality. We combined dance, narrative and attributes of surrealism. The process was to express Gaga's desire to reveal her heart and bear her soul."
The 24-year-old pop performer recently told the press her video was about "the purity of my friendships with my gay friends, and how I've been unable to find that with a straight man in my life. It's a celebration and an admiration of gay love—it confesses my envy of the courage and bravery they require to be together. In the video I'm pining for the love of my gay friends—but they just don't want me to be with them." Hence the shirtless men with bowl cuts dancing around in high heels and underwear that concludes with Gaga doing a little Bob Fosse-esque dance and stripping for them in a giant orgy. Throughout the video, she's encircled by an army of choreographed, chiseled dancers writhing around her body in a protective way. Like always, Gaga is dressed to provoke and wears a red leather nun's habit, the dancing and costumes are great as well. All melds to make the video play out like a visual love letter to Madonna's early '90s "Blond Ambition" era.
I think Gaga is still one of the hardest working singers and songwriters out there today and she goes above and beyond to bring not only extravagant shows but great songs, lyrics and passion to the music business. With the "Fame Monster" continually throwing creative punches like this, the only question viewers can ask themselves now is where can Gaga possibly go next? Pretty sure she'll enjoy the challenge. Gaga will be touring the US this summer in her "Monster Ball" tour, kicking off July 1 in Boston. I'm not going to waste your time talking about the video, and enjoy this creative expression of "dark" art.
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