Andra
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Where is she doing the chat? on IG or youtube?
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Just now, domyeyebrows said:
I saw the video when it was uploaded by accident and my favourite bit was so subtle - I hope it stayed in the edit.
When Swae says (the first time) "It's on the line girl you're risking everything" - M does this knowing vulnerable look as if to say "No shit, Sherlock". It's very sweet but it's blink and you miss it. I hope it's still in there!
I know the bit you're talking about, I like it, I'm curious if she kept that in.
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Thank you for the translation @Herfaceremains!!!!
I'm loving this these kind of interviews where it's all about the music!
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Madonna talks 'Madame X's political power and being a gay icon with French LGBT magazine Têtu
"I feel blessed to have a voice, and to be able to use it to help people don’t have one."
Just days after her performance at Eurovision Song Contest grand final caused controversy with its powerful (and unnapproved) message of unity between Israelis and Palestinians, Madonna has insisted that her upcoming record Madame X is her most politically-charged since 2003's American Life.
Appearing on the cover of French LGBT magazine Têtu - on newsstands from today (22 May) - the 'Medellín' singer reveals she "frightened" by the current political climate but that she hopes her new material will help "inspire people to act."
In an exclusive interview in which she also discusses her relationship with the LGBTQ community, Madonna is asked whether she is scared, angry or fed up with the state of the world.
The singer replies (translated from French): "All those feelings you mentioned. I’m scared. Frightened by so many things going on in this world. As you are I’m sure.
"But I’m also optimistic. I think the future is full of possibilities. And I hope I was able to channel my anger and my rage in order to create a music full of joy."
She adds: "To me, in many ways, this album is the continuation of American Life."
Madonna's career has been defined by her political and social activism - of using cultural provocation to spark discussion - and the star is also asked how she feels about populist right-wing figures such as Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen co-opting such tactics to espouse hate.
"If you’re a narrow-minded person using provocation, then your message will be narrow-minded," she replies. "It depends on the intention of the provocateur."
She adds: "I don’t see the world through labels and categories.
"But society loves to categorise, label and separate people: the poor, the gays, the Africans… Because it make us feel safe."
Madonna, who will release Madame X on 7 June, is also asked how she feels about being regarded as possibly the world's great gay icon, and whether it's a title she 'claims'.
"I think it’s weird to call myself an icon," she says. "I feel blessed to have a voice, and to be able to use it to help people don’t have one and to fight for the rights of those who are not heard.
"I think the word ‘icon’ is a word that other people can give you. But I can’t claim it for myself. Do you think I’m an icon?
Told she's the very "definition", Madonna replies: "So if you think I’m an icon, then I am one!"
The new issue of Têtu is on newsstands from today (22 May).
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Can she show up in the next promo appearances with that face and hairstyle pls
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Hey, you, don't you give up
It's not so bad
There's still a chance for us
Eh, what's done is done. This already seems like a long ugly distant memory. We can move on now, today we have the Crave video to look forward to and probably a ton of other exciting stuff like more promo, Pride, the album, tour, etc
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I hope someone will be kind enough to translate the interview
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Just listened to the whole of #Madamex (with cakes) Can safely say the best is yet to come. Some fantastic dark dramatic work with Mirwais
The highlights? Dark Ballet, I Don’t Search I Find
She’s clever…saved the really personal stuff for the album release…
There’s a beautiful, weird piano-led track, and a disco banger…hard to describe…strange world pop?
She sings out on a few. She is comfortable. She’s in her own space
I think stadiums aren’t quite right for this album…theatres will be perfect
Least favourite? Hmmm…Looking for Mercy
The disco track was my favourite!
I am…I actually prefer this album to Rebel Heart…it feels more organic
Yes, one disco track that takes us right back to that Detroit dance floor
Is there something like Paradise (Not For Me)? – Yes, though updated to now…imagine a conversation between Madonna and Mirwais now
Review? It’ll be in the next issue of Mojo mag x
I personally think she’s better in one to one collaboration with a trusted producer (eg Orbit, Mirwais, Pat Leonard)
It’s like she’s gone beyond the sales – ‘this is my life in Lisbon’…
Couple of fillers, but they feel more like a vibe, rather than ‘we sat the production team in a room and they didn’t come up with anything’. More organic
About ‘Killers’ – I can’t say too much, but it is a manifesto song…Madonna laying herself in the line
Autotune…but less obviously. The more relaxed she is the less she needs it
Are the Mirwais tracks simple or electronic – Imagine where he would be now. French house a big influence…and world pop
Another ‘Hung Up’? – One or two…me and the writer from Attitude really like a couple that haven’t been singles yet!
I actually think the best tracks have been held forthe album release, but that’s my personal preference! -
Ok this just made my day!
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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4 minutes ago, Crystal Coffin said:
This song deserves more love. Her voice is a major instrument in it. Everything, the guitar the strings the percussions the vocals, they blend smoothly into a unified whole that is just so pleasant to listen to.
I really like it, I just wish it didn't remind me so much of HC (my least fav album)
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Backstage photo
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Asia Argento is really thirsty for M isn't she
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18 hours ago, Crystal Coffin said:
Maluma Baby
did he just confirm that she's single?
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Just now, Confessit said:
She was protecting you hun.
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I called my mom and asked what she thought about M's performance, she said she really liked it.
Well at least someone did.
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4 minutes ago, Crystal Coffin said:
We need a group hug.
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Having this song on repeat in these moments of DESPAIR right now it actually really helps.
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12 hours ago, Kim said:
I've tried to limit the damage on here but I mean this ish is number 1 trending on BBC News, was on both breakfast shows, Victoria Derbyshire, This Morning, Loose Women, all the papers. It's really quite awful.
Jesus it's THAT bad? I'm not checking out any shows and been staying away from the news..well for the most part, and yet I'm still depressed. I'd probably get suicidal if I actually checked out what the media is saying
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7 minutes ago, Sasori84 said:
As someone said in an earlier post, the GP had put Madame X aside, thinking she had almost stopped making music. This is the first time, after the fall @ the Brits, that Madonna is the main topic of discussion and the main dish for haters' lunch. They were just waiting for something like this to happen and took the chance to let their ancient vitriol flow... This is just part of a well known cycle (Erotica/Sex book anyone?), the only difference being the rise of social media and the constant need to spit on anything that comes with it.
Nowadays, everyone feels entitled to leave an immediate comment on every subject, even the ones that need a specific knowledge. No research, no curiosity, just the impulse to have a say in the matter, and that's easy to do hiding behind a monitor.
IMO this magnifies the backlash and our perception of it, given that the LAP performance has been truly pretty unfortunate.
The artistic concept was there (even as a Met Gala rehash), vocodered Future was just splendid (apart from Quavo), the LAP execution a tad below expectations.
Being a trained singer myself, I tend to think it's been a combination of both technical issues with mic and in-ear monitors and lack of vocal warm-up. If you notice, some notes are sung in "glissando" , meaning that she's trying to adjust the tune after a flat start. This could confirm a real problem with monitors. On the other hand, the inconstancy of her vibrato (when she gets it right, it's wonderful) shows lack of vocal practice before the performance. That said, it wasn't the disaster they're claiming it to be.
Leaving technicalities aside, there's also something really positive: in specific frames, her tone is thicker, richer than usual, especially in the deep range. Her voice shows a new maturity and that's a gift. It just needs more work and I'm sure it will be done just in time for the tour.
Also, the continuous talk is working as a mean to spread the real message of the performance and raise awareness about new music from M. Haters and GP are going to stream the album for sure, even if only out of curiosity and in search of something to criticize...And I'm sure they'll find a pretty solid record, with little space for critics.
So, let's just wait a little bit more and see what happens: the tide will start to turn #soon!
Great post!
"Crave" thread. Official video out TODAY!
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