It’s a sorry state of being when people have to be almost social deviants before their golden talents get noticed by the public.
But then again, what do you do to get noticed when you are born in a world of too many people who have seen it all at least once before?
Either you go extremely simplistic so as to be pure (Susan Boyle, I love you) or go to the other end of the spectrum.
Take Lady Gaga for example. I had her dismissed as yet another performer more than a ‘singer’. Isn’t it all about circus-like entertainment and hype nowadays?
Sure the techno-pop is dancey and can certainly talk to the listening and club-hopping public. After all, millions relish all the rehashed stuff with a new kick. Who isn’t a sucker for the familiar yet unfamiliar stuff?
Yet, surprisingly, behind the glitter and freak-show, is a talented musician – pianist and composer with a wonderful singing voice. Listening to Stefani Germanotta – the original alter ego of Lady Gaga – at the piano is like listening to Norah Jones except that Germanotta sings with more, yep, gaga gusto for life.
Her most astonishing accomplishment to date is catapulting into global stardom in a year driven by her crazy outlandish fashion. Her next one may be getting people to uncover her real musical talents. Just listen to her at these links:
I don’t care much for the over-the-top costumes or the overt sexy videos (whatever happened to subliminal advertising?). But let the lady work the keyboards any time and I’ll happily celebrate life with her music for accompaniment!
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