Lady Gaga – Judas Video Analysis

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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