The ball finally made it to London, and was more than worth the wait.
The Chromatica album came at a weird time for us all, but especially for the music industry. So when Gaga released ‘Stupid Love’ at the end of February, nobody anticipated that this release would become the moment which people needed to distract themselves and give them a break from the mundane everyday.
After two delays from the summer of 2020, the ball finally came to London and was received with resounding applause. The magnificent set even from the top of the stadium just stood there for all to stare in amazement. The cinematography that Gaga weaved together for the tour was so detailed and fascinating that it perfectly brought to life the thought and vision that coarses through Chromatica's story.
Photos taken by Zach Seoudy.
Mother Monster wasted no time with her setlist and started strong with ‘Bad Romance’. This song choice, along with the stunning outfits, made a subtle reference to how that feeling of being trapped and having no freedom - as portrayed in ‘The Fame Monster’ - was a thing of the past. Gaga wanted to make a statement that she had now broken free.
Lady Gaga is known for her screams on stage, and this show was no different! With her strong pyrotechnics and gripping sound, song after song all words were sung and screamed in enthusiasm.
One of the highlights of the show was when she gracefully moved through the crowd in a golden outfit designed by her sister singing ‘Free Woman’ to her B-stage. This was when the evening took a more emotional tone, and we got a deeper look into the ‘Born This Way’ singer-songwriter. We learnt about Gaga’s emotional experience over the last two years, and how she was devastated that she had to stay put without being able to do what she loves, which is sing for all us little monsters.
Photos taken by Zach Seoudy.
One of the many incredible parts of Gaga’s set was when she performed her renditions of the A Star Is Born soundtrack on the piano. These moments felt extremely moving, as we felt even closer to who Gaga was and what these songs encapsulated.
Sadly, however, for lots of fans her choice to close with ‘Hold My Hand’, although a good song, didn’t give the Chromatica Ball its justified closing. In essence, Lady Gaga definitely delivered a night to remember while also giving all of the LGBTQ+ community a reminder of how hot the depths of hell can be with her fire cannons.
With additional credit to Zach Seoudy.
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