SFG: LG in strong voice musically and socially

[ANVEEROY 61,255]

After an electrifying performance where the singer jumped from new songs to old hits as easily as she jumped around the hydraulic stage in her Giuseppe Zanotti boots, the decision to go solo seems to have been the correct one.

The format of Gaga’s show owes more than a passing acknowledgment to the chameleonic female singers who paved the way for her. Tina Turner, Grace Jones, Cher and notably, Madonna (who the singer has often been compared to) have been touring with similar concerts since the 1970s and ’80s, and the rhythms remain unchanged.

The multitude of costume changes (Gaga wore looks by San Francisco-born designers Alexander Wang and Zaldy among others), athletic backup dancers, big screen projections and even pyrotechnics have become standard fare by now. But by comparison, Gaga’s show was relatively stripped down with set pieces limited to a runway and bedazzled piano. No fireworks here; the singer’s command of her songs was the only special effect she and her audience needed.

Although not a natural dancer in the mode of a Beyoncé , Richard Jackson’s choreography and direction showed Gaga doing what she does best in her videos: Moving distinctly from one pose to another in rhythm. What was more impressive was how Gaga moved between the guitar, keytar and piano.

Perhaps no part of the show was more successful than the singer’s rendition of “Edge of Glory.” Seated at her piano, she belted out the ballad for fans who sang it back to her word for word.

Although three expected songs were cut from the set list — “Bloody Mary,” “Dancin’ in Circles,” and “Paparazzi” — Gaga ended strong. After a punchy rendition of “Bad Romance,” Gaga slowed things down to bring out her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the director of Gaga’s inclusion-focused advocacy organization the Born This Way Foundation, before closing with “The Cure” and an encore featuring “Million Reasons.”

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[Awrah999 4,350]

The vocals on The Edge of Glory lately are some of her best ever. She is so spontaneous with her harmonies and adlibs while playing piano beautifully. All her performances are great, but this is the mark of a truly great musician in my opinion. 

[GypsyBabe 22,836]

This version of EOG made me cry. 

[ShockPop 7,747]

Called it! I knew the cure would get the false-finish spot!