Thursday 9 May 2013

Jonathan Kramer - Lady Gaga's 'Judas'

1. is not simply a repudiation of modernism or its continuation, but has aspects of both a break and an extension
Lady Gaga references the bible in a post-modern way, however her re-interpretation could be considered modernist as it is adventuress and pushes boundaries.
2. is, on some level and in some way, ironic 
Gaga casts herself as Mary Magdelene, although her and Judas were never involved.
3. does not respect boundaries between sonorities and procedures of the past and of the present. This song can be considered disrespectful to Christianity.
8. considers music not as autonomous but as relevant to cultural, social, and political contexts. This song is very relevant to religion.
9. includes quotations of or references to music of many traditions and cultures
References the bible with story of Judas' betrayal.

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