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!

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23 comments:

  1. PENolanMonday, January 24, 2011

    Excellent way to start a Monday morning. Thank You!

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  2. AnonymousMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  3. SnapMonday, January 24, 2011

    YeeHaw!!! :D :D

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  4. CorvusCorax12Monday, January 24, 2011

    brilliant

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  5. brandiMonday, January 24, 2011

    ~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~

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  6. JimMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  7. Magaly GuerreroMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  8. Magaly GuerreroMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  9. BugginWordMonday, January 24, 2011

    Ever heard of Bad Plus?

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

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  10. Cindy Monday, January 24, 2011

    I think that is fabulous. such fun. thanks.

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  11. ElenaMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  12. Auntie sezzzzzz...Monday, January 24, 2011

    TOTALLY cool!!!!!

    Lady Gaga! Who knew!

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

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  13. mxtodis123Monday, January 24, 2011

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

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  14. Mistress MaddieMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  15. fromsophiesviewMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  16. MakropoulosMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  17. turquoisemoonMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  18. AnonymousMonday, January 24, 2011

    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

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  19. yellowdoggrannyMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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  20. Debra She Who SeeksMonday, January 24, 2011

    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!

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  21. Debra She Who SeeksMonday, January 24, 2011

    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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  22. Debra She Who SeeksMonday, January 24, 2011

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  23. tattytiaraMonday, January 24, 2011

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

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