Monday 24 January 2011

Classical Gaga

In November, My Rare One and I went to a local restaurant for some fine dining where the food and decor are quite elegant. Classical music was playing in the background. The composer being featured? Lady Gaga! What the . . . ?

And so I was introduced to the Vitamin String Quartet whose signature style is fun and brilliant classical renditions of pop music. I was so delighted with this version of my beloved Lady Gaga that My Rare One gave me the CD for Christmas!

Here's the VSQ version of Poker Face (no video, audio only). I hope you enjoy it!


What more can I possibly say, except: Roll over, Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news!

23 comments:

PENolan said...

Excellent way to start a Monday morning. Thank You!

Anonymous said...

Fab - But I was very tempted to sing along... I'm not sure if that's allowed?! :)

Snap said...

YeeHaw!!! :D :D

CorvusCorax12 said...

brilliant

brandi said...

~music for the soul this morning...i am awake and ready to go now!!! love it...thank you for sharing!!! warm wishes and brightest blessings~

Jim said...

Loved this Debra! I'm a huge fan of the Gaga's.
Thanks.

Magaly Guerrero said...

Freaking eclectic gone wild! I LOVE it! I can journey to this. I want the CD too!!!

Magaly Guerrero said...

Oh.My.Gods! They have a tribute to Harry Potter? This is too insanely cute.

BugginWord said...

Ever heard of Bad Plus?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyz5_al-Dww

Cindy said...

I think that is fabulous. such fun. thanks.

Elena said...

Awesome!! Now I need to find it for my ipod....

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

TOTALLY cool!!!!!

Lady Gaga! Who knew!

Hugs and ♥'s...
'Cause Valentine Day is coming!

mxtodis123 said...

Loved this. I am quite the Classical fan, you know.
Mary

Mistress Maddie said...

Boy that's something you don't hear everyday!

fromsophiesview said...

Y-E-SSSSS~~~~~! love it!

Makropoulos said...

Nice! Thanks so much for this!
(It really does sound very classical -- makes one realize that classical music isn't really scary . . . )

turquoisemoon said...

Ooh my...I really love that!!! Thanks for sharing....

Anonymous said...

That. is. genius. You must be a fan of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra then? I love cover versions, the more unusual, the better. This is epic WIN :D

yellowdoggranny said...

I am absolutely overwhelmed..I love it..no really...I really really love it.trying to figure out how to share it on facebook...

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Hi BugginWord -- No, haven't heard before of the Bad Plus so I checked out your YouTube link and a few others! Love their moody, bluesy, atmospheric take on pop songs! Thanks for the tip!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Hi Submerina -- Yes, love the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's rendition of classical music as gonzo stadium rock! There's some good videos on YouTube -- you get the full effect of the light show!

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tattytiara said...

She's a brilliant songwriter, so I'm not surprised to hear that her work has been orchestrated.