G U C C I 5,056 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Lady Gaga's 2009 VMA Performance Highlights Her crowning achievement of the evening, however, was not an award or nomination, but her performance. Gaga had already made a name for herself as an eccentric, creative performance artist through her high-concept music videos -- though the world still had yet to see soon-to-be-legendary live moments as the infamous meat dress at the following VMAs, her egg-pod entrance to the 2011 Grammys, or that time she had a performer vomit on her at SXSW in 2014. No one could've been totally prepared. Now, 10 years following what is widely considered to be one of Gaga's greatest performances to date, MTV re-released the official footage of the performance -- long only available via bootleg -- on YouTube. Fans everywhere cheered online as they saw clean, clear footage of their Mother Monster properly introducing herself to the world. And ten years later, it's still just as shocking to watch. "Paparazzi" set up Gaga to serve as the VMAs' ruling star for the next half-decade, and it's not hard to see why. Audiences may not have ben prepared for it back in 2009, but one decade later, letâs call out Gagaâs twisted, strange performance for exactly what it was â an underappreciated performance art masterpiece, and one that proved that for better or worse, she was indeed ready for those flashing lights.  Love this article on Billboard that goes in depth on her performance! It really was the moment that deserved all the attention. To bad it had to happen on the same show as Kanye making a jackass out of himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 66,318 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 omg is there an HD version on YouTube now? time to watch 100 times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaLa 18,484 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Always great to see this performance get the recognition it deserves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z 17,693 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The vomit performance is finally getting the praise it deserves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 54,014 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 This kind of impact is what validates artists.  Having a vision and creating a cultural shift > having easily digestible radio hits that attract attention and make you sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanadelduck 1,862 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I remember having this on my DVR and I would watch it over and over and over again like a psycho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio 5,088 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 47 minutes ago, neptugne said: omg is there an HD version on YouTube now? time to watch 100 times It's really not that HD. The video is cropped, they edited out the gasps of the audience at the end. Although I did like how they showed the blood in Gaga's eye in the final shot, which they used to edit out too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudz Xinc 7,929 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 This Gaga, I wonder where did she go? Look at those clowns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltlmnstr 2,771 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, RudzXinc said: This Gaga, I wonder where did she go? For years, Iâve blamed ungrateful fans and a media fueled by having fun of destroying careers. ARTPOPâs reception and the âwe hate lady gaga now sheâs a flopâ 2013 memes is what ultimately made her rethink her whole career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltlmnstr 2,771 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, Rio said: It's really not that HD. The video is cropped, they edited out the gasps of the audience at the end. Although I did like how they showed the blood in Gaga's eye in the final shot, which they used to edit out too There was a video floating around tumblr years ago of audience footage filmed in the theater and the gasps made it so fun to watch.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannaeDrive 3,388 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, LVbuttondown said: her egg-pod entrance to the 2011 Grammys It's a VESSEL ffs "Fame Is A Boomerang" - Maria Callas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S 7,578 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 That was a nice read. One thing I think is worth mentioning is that the blood part is not the only reason why this is great. Yes its shocking and unique, but the true greatness is how she captured the theme of the song on that stage. From the instrumental/arrangement, the mood, the lights, the dancing, the outfits, it all fit the theme of the song to a tee. And of course her killer live vocals is icing on the cake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TittyGlitterDance 463 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, ltlmnstr said: There was a video floating around tumblr years ago of audience footage filmed in the theater and the gasps made it so fun to watch.  Yeah! Also interesting to hear her original, unaltered live vocals, specifically the part where she starts bleeding. Find solace in the privilege to pursue, Most people are crushed into servitude Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantasmas 7,980 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Â AMIDST ALL OF THESE FLASHING LIGHTS I PRAY THE FAME WONT TAKE MY LIIIIIIIIFFEEÂ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio 5,088 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 15 hours ago, ltlmnstr said: There was a video floating around tumblr years ago of audience footage filmed in the theater and the gasps made it so fun to watch.  Can we make this our goal to find this đ±đ±đ± I'll pay money to see it oh my GAWD! Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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