Quote:
Originally posted by Arking
Listen hun, Retro was correct. I was saying that Gaga's ballads are different from the modern day perceptions of what a ballad is, which by radio definition is generally a mellow piano-focused song. While Brown Eyes, Again Again, Speechless, You&I are only really considered ballads within the context of Gaga's own discography. That being said, I find them generally more interesting and enjoyable than swallowing 4 minutes of plodding minor key melancholia with lyrically simple pop sentiments (I'm not sure why you assumed that particular comment was about Bowie's own piano ballads and not about popstars trying to put out their own Someone Like You).
In regards to her "glam rock brand", that's not a comment on genre of music itself or why her ballads are the way they are, but rather a reference to Gaga's frequent name-dropping of Bowie and the genre in relation to her own music early in her career (specifically The Fame era, whose name itself was probably part reference to Bowie). She's never made glam rock music herself, but as I said, her 'ballads' include rock elements that are likely culled from her interpretations of the genre and her other various rock inspirations. I wasn't saying that she avoided the route of piano ballads because of that association.
It's cute you like real glam rock hun, but you don't need to be such a defense twat about it.
|
I am not a defense twat about anything,
hun. Your rant is cute, but you and Retro have misunderstood the point of my post.
I actually agree with what you have said about modern day perception of what ballad is by GP. I was just surprised that you mentioned glam rock as an influence or reason why she doesnt release melancholic piano ballads in your previous post.
I was talking only about the nature of glam rock in my comments, not about Gaga and her music. Yes she draws influence from rock, seeing that for example Speechless is a power ballad, a style of ballad which is associated with classic rock, hard rock or metal the most.
Glam rock is softer tho, slow and melancholic piano or guitar ballads arent rare within the genre.
I havent assumed that your comment was about Bowie, I have just used one of his ballads as an example of piano glam rock ballad to show you, thats all. You know, not all slow, melancholic piano ballads are dull, there are masterpieces among them.
I didnt know you will make such a big deal out of it. God, you guys are so overdefensive for nothing