Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 On The Fame, we had dance/pop tracks with Brown Eyes being more acoustic/ballad-esque, or at least performed that way.Then Speechless was featured on The Fame Monster, and was surrounded mainly by electro pop/gothic pop-infused music.On Born This Way, Yoü and I was made somewhat country, but it was an acoustic song when we were first introduced to it. And then on ARTPOP, we got Dope, which received somewhat lukewarm reception from fans compared to previous ballads. I think at this point it became predictable. Do you think this trend should continue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainiac 10,940 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I don't understand how that makes them "formulaic." I don't think that's the word you're looking for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeckDanny 2,450 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yeah, I think each ballad is very unique in its way and each brings different feelings. Listen to my debut pop single 'Want You Bad'! (link on Insta) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muh 144 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yes and I love that she "tones it down" on one song from every album. Speechless, Y&I and Dope are some of her best. In fact I think ballads are what Gaga is best at Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 She did a piano version of Applause though which was one of its best performances in my opinion Same with Do What U Want I don't think it's formulaic at all because she's done different songs in different ways - like how she did ARTPOP too, as in starting off with the piano then going into the studio version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memo 176 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 formulaic in the sense that she includes a ballad in every album or what? She did a piano version of Applause though which was one of its best performances in my opinion Same with Do What U Want I don't think it's formulaic at all because she's done different songs in different ways - like how she did ARTPOP too, as in starting off with the piano then going into the studio version u mean best performance ever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 She did a piano version of Applause though which was one of its best performances in my opinion Same with Do What U Want I don't think it's formulaic at all because she's done different songs in different ways - like how she did ARTPOP too, as in starting off with the piano then going into the studio version I'm talking about how each pop album has a piano track. It's almost a given at this point. It's predictable for her fans, and it sort of feels like she's trying to show a different side to casual listeners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I think you phrased it wrong. Her albums are becoming formulatic in that sense but no the ballads themselves. I agree with you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 17,094 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm talking about how each pop album has a piano track. It's almost a given at this point. It's predictable for her fans, and it sort of feels like she's trying to show a different side to casual listeners.No more predictable than having the other 99% of the album being an electronic dance track.Her piano ballads are always an album highlight imo. I mean, she writes most of her songs from the piano anyway and often performs live versions of other songs at the piano.I think it serves a few functions, it provides a change in mood during the progression of an album, fans of her piano performances and songs have a song for them, it allows her to have a break during performing where she can sit down at her piano to perform (which has consistently been considered the highlight of the show by countless reviewers for every single tour she has done) and I think it feels more natural for her to sit at the piano and sing.She hasn't been a dancer her entire life. She is a singer/songwriter who has played the piano her entire life. It's her main strength and she knows it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 No more predictable than having the other 99% of the album being an electronic dance track.Her piano ballads are always an album highlight imo. I mean, she writes most of her songs from the piano anyway and often performs live versions of other songs at the piano.I think it serves a few functions, it provides a change in mood during the progression of an album, fans of her piano performances and songs have a song for them, it allows her to have a break during performing where she can sit down at her piano to perform (which has consistently been considered the highlight of the show by countless reviewers for every single tour she has done) and I think it feels more natural for her to sit at the piano and sing.She hasn't been a dancer her entire life. She is a singer/songwriter who has played the piano her entire life. It's her main strength and she knows it.Yes, this is true. But maybe for the next album Gaga could do 3 piano songs? Or none? Just to keep it fresh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 17,094 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yes, this is true. But maybe for the next album Gaga could do 3 piano songs? Or none? Just to keep it fresh. I think the next album should be all piano songs and ballads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm talking about how each pop album has a piano track. It's almost a given at this point. It's predictable for her fans, and it sort of feels like she's trying to show a different side to casual listeners. Um, she is an artist who plays the piano...very well! What else do you expect? A ballad with a strumming guitar? If she does a ballad, it is going to be a piano ballad. Sorry, but I don't get the question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Um, she is an artist who plays the piano...very well! What else do you expect? A ballad with a strumming guitar? If she does a ballad, it is going to be a piano ballad. Sorry, but I don't get the question. Yes, but having one per album is becoming a formula. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yes, but having one per album is becoming a formula.Well, maybe next time she will have two. Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 u mean best performance ever From the ARTPOP era I definitely agree I'm talking about how each pop album has a piano track. It's almost a given at this point. It's predictable for her fans, and it sort of feels like she's trying to show a different side to casual listeners. Ohhh I see! Sorry for misunderstanding, it's late In that case, yeah I guess it is almost a given and pretty predictable. I'm not sure if she's trying to show a different side to herself or prove anything though, because I genuinely believe she enjoys her piano ballads and would do them regardless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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