FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!
Now, I know you're all thinking 'well duh Krysti, we could have told you that' or 'well of course she would say that, she's a Gaga-aholic.' Well, yeah, that's true, but I would also say I've been to a fair share of concerts, of varying venues, sizes, costs, and target audiences, and this was one of the most epic. Though our seats weren't front row center it's The Gaga for pete's sake, the dumpsters outside are prime seating! And if you don't believe me, here's proof that her concerts freaking rock. Six sections over there were Madison Square employees signing the entire concert to a section. As in, there were deaf people there. At a concert. Just to see the spectacle that is Gaga. There were 8 year olds, there were 80 year olds, there were gays, straights, straights who appeared lesbians, bisexuals, and every shape, size and color in between. Just the fact that her demographic is that large says something about her awesome-ness. I think what it is, is that Gaga is totally comfortable with who she is, be it wearing a giant lobster on her head, crawling half-naked across stages in sold-out arena, or just sitting and playing the piano. And that kind of confidence is extremely magnetic. Her just being on stage feeling totally comfortable with herself makes everyone around her (or her music) feel like maybe, just maybe, being themselves isn't as frightening as it sometimes can be. I mean, for the love of glitter, if Lady Gaga can perform in front of the world wearing nothing a few well-placed rhinestones, trying a new activity, meeting new people, daring to buy that shirt you never thought you could pull off, seems like a piece of cherry pie (much like loving you is). Not only that, but her stage presence is unparallelled. Even from the very back of the arena, you can tell that she pours 150% of herself into her performance, dancing, singing, and even making speeches in between about support for the gay and lesbian community, being yourself, and helping homeless teen off the streets. She actually is quite a stirring speaker, I know she moved me. And I mean, of course, the theatricality was phenomenal. From the random neon signs, to the tornado, to the huge fish puppet thing, and of course the costumes! the entire show was such a spectacle in itself, and then you throw Gaga in to ring lead the whole shebang, and HOLY CRAP. Amazing.
I was trying to explain to my mother, who is opposed to unnecessarily bucking the system, about why I love Gaga so much (she hates her) and found it quite difficult to pinpoint exactly what it is about Gaga that appeals to the masses and I. I've pinpointed a few of the factors that I believe add to her appeal:
- Her charisma
- Her confidence
- Her talent
- Her absurdity
- Her off-center taste
- Her sincerity
- Her love of her fans
- Her devotion to her work
- Her costumes (let's face it, they caught/continue to catch our collective attention)
- Her down-to-earth-ness (ever watch an interview with her?? so nice)
- Her dedication to causes (volunteer work with Virgin Mobile got you free Monster Ball tickets, she donates to help get teens off the streets, etc.)
