Global pop music star Lady Gaga participated in the “Spotify Presents: Little Monsters” press conference in support of her newest studio album “Mayhem.”
She took time from her busy schedule to answer questions from her dedicated fans, followers, and supporters.
Lady Gaga on the concept for ‘Mayhem’
Affectionately known as “Mother Monster,” Lady Gaga noted that her latest studio offering is an integration of her real-life self coupled with her stage persona, which is a celebration of two things that don’t really go together… the tension between her softness and the intensity that she likes to bring to her music and to her stage performances.
“That’s the whole me,” she admitted. “For me, that’s my personal ‘Mayhem,’ otherwise known as exercises in chaos.”
The pop songstress shares that she conceptualizes performances or tours while listening to her own music; moreover, she has vivid visions of how her songs will come to life in music video, lives shows, and tours.
For this album, she did listen to some old demos but she decided not to use them, especially since every album is a representation of a particular moment in time for Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga on the possibility of ‘Telephone Part II’
Lady Gaga hinted that there is a “Telephone Part II” collaboration in the works, but her fans ought to “call Beyoncé for more details.”
Lady Gaga on her return to dark pop
Regarding her return to dark pop, she stated that “Mayhem” was the result of many months of hard work in the studio. The internationally-recognized artist returned to dark pop since it felt both “safe and familiar” despite being emotionally challenging.
Lady Gaga on the first and last song that she wrote for the album
She noted that “Vanish into You” was the first song she wrote for the album, and her Grammy award-winning duet “Die with a Smile” was the last one she wrote. “The album ended in a happy place, but it started out with an apocalyptic love song that is less hopeful,” she said.
Lady Gaga added that “Die With a Smile” has a sense of peace to it. “We can all bear a kind of personal chaos in our lives, and then find a sense of peace and stability,” she explained.
Lady Gaga on her favorite tour
When asked about her favorite tour, she responded, “I don’t know. When I did ‘The Fame Ball’ it was the first time I ever saw the fans. It was the most inexpensive tour, the low-budget tour, and my early tour.”
“That was when I met the Little Monsters for the first time, and then ‘The Monster Ball’ happened and everything. I would have to say ‘The Fame Ball’ because it was such a different grind,” she explained.
“Thank you for all the tours you’ve supported and come to. They’ve all been important to me,” she acknowledged.
“There will probably be something soon,” Lady Gaga hinted, thus making her fans excited about the possibility of a “Mayhem” Tour.
Lady Gaga on the possibility of someday doing Broadway
While she is interested in writing a musical and collaborating with talented writers, she feels that she needs to find the right story to tell prior to taking on the Broadway stage.
Lady Gaga reveals her dream collaboration choice
If she were to do a dream collaboration with anybody, living or dead, it would be the late but great John Lennon. She complimented Lennon’s heart and the influence he has on music and the world.
Lady Gaga reflects on how the New York nightlife scene and culture have shaped her
Lady Gaga recalled her time in New York’s Lower East Side, where she collaborated with a supportive community of artists, musicians, and nightlife workers.
Lady Gaga on her personal favorite song on the album, and her favorite song to create
She listed “Blade of Grass” as her favorite finished song, and it is very special to her since it deals with her engagement to Michael.
Her favorite song to create was “Killah,” her collaboration with French artist and producer Gesaffelstein.
Lessons learned from Tony Bennett
The late but great Tony Bennett served as a mentor to Lady Gaga in addition to being a frequent collaborator.
She shared that he advised her to “stick with quality,” and that has subsequently inspired her to focus on making great music without paying attention to external pressures.
Advice for the new and younger generation
For the new and younger generation, she encouraged them to “do you!”
Lady Gaga underscored the value of authenticity, and reminded people that it is okay to make mistakes, especially since everybody is trying their best.
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