Lady gaga – Judas video analysis

1. Lady Gaga – Judas Video Analysis

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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