lady gaga – judas video analysis
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Lady Gaga – Judas Video Analysis
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Genre Characteristics• Genre: Pop• Contains dance routine• Dance routine contains acting out of lyrics
heart shaped hands for ‘still in love’• The clothing/costumes used go against
conventions of a pop video – they are dark, edgy and often made of leather
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Relationship Between Lyrics and Visuals
• Lyrics contain references to the bible – this is paired with religious imagery such as crown of thorns, baptism and crosses.
• ‘Judas is the demon I cling to’ – images of fire and fighting – possibly suggesting hell
• The video ends with being stoned, a religious punishment.
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Relationship Between Music and Visuals
• The music is fast paced which pairs with the fast editing of the video
• The music is quite dark sounding this matches the dark colours, imagery and lighting used in the video
• Actions and dance routines fit with the drum beats in the song.
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Close Up of Artist
• Yes – Lots of close ups of Lady Gaga, help to strengthen her identity in the music industry and promote her music – People will associate her face with the music.
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References to Looking
• Voyeurism – Female body on show, especially in baptism scene. Male body also on show through backing dancers.
• There are many examples of looking, especially towards Judas and Jesus
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Intertexuality
• Links to religion: – Religious imagery ( crown of thorns, crosses etc)– References to Jesus and Judas in lyrics– Leather jackets with names of disciples– Washing feet– Baptism