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BuzzJack Music Forum _ Lady Gaga _ GAGA CHROMATICA BALL • Chromatica Ball Film

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 05:39 AM

Is it happening?!?!?


Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 05:55 AM

I think it just for footage to be used later but we can dream!

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 07:42 AM

OMFG!!!! DVD/STREAMING FILM RELEASE PLEASE

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 07:50 AM



w00t.gif is it happening!?

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 09:52 AM

Hypeeeee

Surely she hadn't posted that if it was just some random footage.

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 10:05 AM



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Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 11:11 AM

Omg is something actually coming with this!?

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 11:46 AM



Omg she's definitely gearing up for a proper recording of this isn't she!?!? w00t.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 12:15 PM

"Long long time from today" Gaga.png

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 12:54 PM

As in the tour will be immortalised forever! I'm here for it cry.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 01:28 PM

On Twitter, someone reminded that she tweeted about the Birmingham show being recorded too.

JWT that is/was

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 02:18 PM

Yes I saw that tweet too - that was the date I was at too so I really wish we could've got the tour footage released sad.gif

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 04:47 PM

“It looks like her fans will be able to do just that once they see what those 30 cameras captured sometime in the future. (Billboard reached out to Gaga’s reps for more information about what the concert was filmed for.)” — @billboard

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Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 05:05 PM

Hope they will announce *something* related to it.

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 11th September 2022, 06:28 PM



Omg-! Gaga.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th September 2022, 06:29 PM

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Posted by: Adelita 11th September 2022, 06:34 PM

If she spends that much to scrap another project... hithead.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 12th September 2022, 10:17 AM



According to IMDb, he has worked with Super Bowl halftime shows, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and X Factor

Posted by: dannjohn 12th September 2022, 01:15 PM

i imagine their recording a few... doesn't mean much... unless she's planning another documentary.

Posted by: Adelita 12th September 2022, 01:18 PM

I hope they got a NETFLIX deal, the world needs to see how you perform on a stage.

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 12th September 2022, 04:46 PM

Ok very exciting that more actually seems to be happening with this now and I really don't think they'd be teasing something this much only for it to not materialise. Bring it on whatever it is!

Posted by: Sour Candy 28th September 2022, 07:02 PM



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Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 28th September 2022, 10:10 PM

Omg!? Need this to be confirmed NOW !!

Posted by: Sour Candy 29th September 2022, 05:57 AM

I believe when I see it!

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 29th September 2022, 06:33 AM



Random support from Apple a few hours after that 'insider' post naomi.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 29th September 2022, 06:54 AM

Or maybe THAT is what the 'insider' thought is The Chromatica Ball film release laugh.gif

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 29th September 2022, 09:25 AM

!! Probably was tbh tearsmile.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 29th September 2022, 10:33 AM


Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 30th September 2022, 06:18 PM

Fair but...



??

Posted by: Sour Candy 30th September 2022, 08:00 PM

Would be the best Christmas gift ever!

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 1st October 2022, 09:04 AM

Loads of ""insiders"" now talking about the Zane Lowe interview that is supposedly coming in line with the concert film release Selena.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 1st October 2022, 09:58 AM

I'm really looking forward to everything there is, just hope there will be SOMETHING as we have seen it so many times that nothing comes out of the professional recordings.

That said, she (or the team) usually doesn't acknowledge them if nothing is planned...

Posted by: HausEatsGrandma 1st October 2022, 05:37 PM

So many tours recorded and nothing comes of them. This *has* to break that cycle sad.gif sad.gif

Posted by: HausSucksBlood 16th October 2022, 11:50 AM



Ooh intriguing!...

Posted by: Sour Candy 16th October 2022, 01:33 PM

Netflix and chill

Posted by: HausSucksBlood 29th October 2022, 10:52 AM



Imagine! cry.gif cry.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 29th October 2022, 10:53 AM

Almost made me believe it

Posted by: HausofTove 17th November 2022, 05:56 PM

According to The Sun, ‘The Chromatica Ball’ concert film is expected to be released around December this year.

Omg!? They've been right about her before...

Posted by: Sour Candy 17th November 2022, 06:03 PM

I was thinking just on the other day that maybe this is her Christmas present to LMs? Very clever to release it for Christmas anyway as general public might have time to watch it too.

Posted by: HausofTove 17th November 2022, 06:09 PM

If it's a DVD release then definitely before Christmas please! If it's straight to streaming then any time in December or January would be perfect. If she bills it as a Christmas present, then that'd be perfect and so sweet wub.gif

Posted by: HausofTove 11th December 2022, 09:25 PM

I'm seeing December 30th being mentioned by "insiders" naomi.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 12th December 2022, 06:18 AM

Yes a New Year's gift!

Posted by: Sour Candy 24th December 2022, 09:04 AM

Wonder if we get this at all... IT'S TIIIIME like Mariah would say.

Posted by: HausofTove 24th December 2022, 09:48 AM

I'm doubtful now, not going to lie. We haven't really heard anything apart from a few "insiders" saying it's coming.. sad.gif

Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th April 2023, 03:13 PM

People saying the film is coming to HBO Max.... ohmy.gif need an official announcement before I get excited x

Posted by: JLJ 9th April 2023, 03:23 PM

Do HBO Max exclusives ever air in the UK?

I was kinda here for the Apple rumour being true but any confirmation of it being released officially will be welcome news here! Maybe it could come in time for the album’s anniversary next month?

Posted by: Sour Candy 9th April 2023, 05:12 PM

QUOTE(HausofKubrick @ Apr 9 2023, 04:13 PM) *
People saying the film is coming to HBO Max.... ohmy.gif need an official announcement before I get excited x

OMG i have HBO Max bring it on

(Have zero faith in this actually happening though)

Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th April 2023, 05:53 PM

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Posted by: Sour Candy 10th April 2023, 09:08 AM



The truth

Posted by: HausofKubrick 10th April 2023, 06:58 PM

So true rotf.gif We monsters need to chill sometimes :')

Posted by: HausofKubrick 12th April 2023, 05:56 PM



🤡

Posted by: Sour Candy 12th April 2023, 06:45 PM

Everyone should just stopp Gaga.png

Posted by: HausofKubrick 12th April 2023, 09:43 PM

There's an alleged image that has surfaced showing a private Chromatica Ball performance with an empty stadium except for the pit audience / extras. Rumours suggest it is for the film to support with editing and extra footage etc!

Posted by: Sour Candy 13th April 2023, 04:55 AM

Yep seen it too, don't know if some people have truly crossed the line with lying or it is actually happening...

Posted by: HausofKubrick 13th April 2023, 08:01 AM

Here it is:



Let me zoom in x

Posted by: Sour Candy 13th April 2023, 09:31 AM

I don't see anything that refers to Gaga naomi.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 17th June 2023, 05:20 AM



ON ITS WAY cheeseblock.png

Posted by: HausofKubrick 17th June 2023, 06:35 AM

That post heart.gif

We have confirmation finally!!

Posted by: Sour Candy 17th June 2023, 03:51 PM



The hype is real

Posted by: Sour Candy 18th June 2023, 01:55 PM

Some "insiders" are saying July 17th, but might just be a made up date at this point.

Posted by: Sour Candy 18th June 2023, 04:06 PM

Omg July 17 was the date of the opening night last year. It might actually happen cheeseblock.png

Posted by: HausofKubrick 18th June 2023, 04:52 PM

Omg that'd be such a special release date if true! ohmy.gif could it be???

Posted by: Sour Candy 21st June 2023, 04:26 PM

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If the Chromatica film follows in the footsteps of Gaga's previous musical specials, it could become a strong contender in multiple Emmy categories.


https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/06/21/lady-gagas-upcoming-film-could-win-the-singer-some-major-awards

Posted by: Sour Candy 26th June 2023, 06:27 AM

OH MY GOD WHATTTT


WE NEED


Posted by: HausofKubrick 26th June 2023, 11:27 AM

ohmy.gif!!!!! I'll believe it when it happens but omg if true!

Posted by: Sour Candy 26th June 2023, 11:38 AM

Considering her love towards cinema and movie industry, that sounds exactly something she wants to do!

Posted by: HausofKubrick 2nd July 2023, 03:37 PM


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Posted by: Sour Candy 2nd July 2023, 05:20 PM

"Insiders" hyping it it seems

Posted by: Sour Candy 2nd July 2023, 05:20 PM

I really hope the official announcement comes soon. The wait is killing me!

Posted by: Sour Candy 11th July 2023, 07:09 AM



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Posted by: Sour Candy 15th July 2023, 04:17 PM

Will we get a teaser on Monday (one year since the tour began)?

Posted by: HausofKubrick 15th July 2023, 04:45 PM

No x

Posted by: Sour Candy 15th July 2023, 05:30 PM

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Posted by: HausofKubrick 16th July 2023, 10:29 PM

Nervous for tomorrow Gaga.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 17th July 2023, 05:00 AM


Posted by: Sour Candy 17th July 2023, 03:22 PM

Nothing seems to happen... we lost cry.gif

Posted by: HausofKubrick 17th July 2023, 06:57 PM

biggrin.gif oop~

Posted by: Sour Candy 28th August 2023, 11:29 AM

Would love to get an update on this. Gaga.png

Posted by: HausofKubrick 28th August 2023, 01:31 PM

Update: it's not happening x

Posted by: Adelita 28th August 2023, 06:24 PM

The only good move to release the tour DVD a year after it took place would be to release the deluxe version of Chromatica with its leftovers along with it.

Posted by: Sour Candy 28th August 2023, 07:20 PM

I cannot see any logical release dates for it after 1 year anniversary of the final date (Sept 17)

Posted by: Sour Candy 23rd September 2023, 08:49 AM

...and that passed 6 days ago tearsmile.gif

It's not coming I fear

Posted by: HausofKubrick 26th September 2023, 05:10 PM

Strikes seem to be ending soon... this coming? smile.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 26th September 2023, 06:13 PM

I just read on Wikipedia that Kylie released her Golden tour dvd almost a year after the tour ended so there's still hope


(oh who am I kidding)

Posted by: Sour Candy 1st November 2023, 05:54 AM



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Posted by: HausofKubrick 1st November 2023, 07:58 AM

naomi.png! They'll be waiting a long time x

Posted by: Sour Candy 1st November 2023, 08:51 AM

On GagaDaily (the forum), people are speculating that the strike is affecting it as it contains a lot of music from big Hollywood blockbusters (ARUTW, Shallow, HMH) and it will be released to streaming when the strike is over.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 1st November 2023, 09:38 AM

We can only hope! tearsmile.gif I thought the strike was looking to be over a few weeks back though? This whole era is just CURSED and has been since day 1 rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 1st November 2023, 09:47 AM

The Writer's Guild of America's strike ended in September, but SAG's is still going.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 2nd November 2023, 01:19 PM

SAG-AFTRA and the studios have made further progress in negotiations today and will meet again on Thursday.

(Source: variety.com/2023/biz/news/…)

Posted by: Adelita 2nd November 2023, 01:52 PM

To be honest, I'd rather have a new single than this DVD. There is no more hype for this, her shitty team ruining everything as usual.

Posted by: Sour Candy 2nd November 2023, 05:17 PM

Kinda agree, although of course will take it if it comes out at some point, just to reminisce the gorgeous tour.

Posted by: Sour Candy 9th November 2023, 06:10 AM

The strike is over - we'll see what happens with this

(for context, Lady Gaga is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B813yxY3dE of SAG-AFTRA so obviously wouldn't act against them...)

https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-tentative-deal-historic-strike-1235771894/

Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th November 2023, 06:20 AM

Oh my! Could it be coming after all then? Delayed like the tour itself tearsmile.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 28th December 2023, 08:37 PM

Seen a rumor that this is coming on January 12...

Posted by: HausofKubrick 8th May 2024, 04:24 PM

CONFIRMED IT'S COMING THERE'S A TRAILER IT'S REAL I CANT BREATH

Posted by: HausofKubrick 8th May 2024, 04:34 PM

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Posted by: Sour Candy 8th May 2024, 06:14 PM

Oh my god I was atmy dance class and crying shaking and fainting right now cheeseblock.png

It's like a christmas and then some cheeseblock.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 8th May 2024, 06:44 PM

I already see people complaining why it's not in theaters but cannot see why it would be

a ) it's been 84 2 years
b ) it will get WAYYYYYY more viewers this way --> better for LG7

Posted by: HausofKubrick 8th May 2024, 07:21 PM

She has produced, edited and created the film herself. The TALENT and artistic integrity clap.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 8th May 2024, 07:32 PM

YES!! clap.gif

QUOTE
The special was filmed in front of a sold-out crowd of 52,000 people at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium during her 2022 Chromatic Ball Tour. The 13-time Grammy and Oscar winner performed hits including “Stupid Love,” “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Shallow,” “Rain On Me,” and more.

“Lady Gaga is a complete powerhouse,” said Nina Rosenstein, EVP, HBO Programming, Late Night & Specials. “She’s a once-in-a-lifetime artist who never holds back, and Gaga Chromatic Ball puts her endless list of talents on full display. We’re thrilled to partner with her once again for this breathtaking concert special.”

The special is produced, directed, and created by Lady Gaga; executive produced by Bobby Campbell, Arthur Fogel, John Janick, and Steve Berman
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https://deadline.com/2024/05/lady-gaga-chromatica-ball-concert-special-premiere-date-hbo-1235908771/

Posted by: HausofKubrick 8th May 2024, 07:41 PM

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Posted by: HausofKubrick 8th May 2024, 09:24 PM

"Filmed live in LA, this immersive experience sees the Queen of Pop perform iconic tracks for an audience of over 50,000 Little Monsters."

^the official synopsis on HBO. I am SO EXCITED cry.gif cry.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 9th May 2024, 06:35 AM

Hope it will include some backstage material as well - or an interview/narrator type of thing before or after the show.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th May 2024, 06:39 AM

Wishful thinking but I really hope there's a live album to go with the film too so we can stream her singing these classic songs with her modern vocals! cry.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 9th May 2024, 08:52 AM

The official title is GAGA CHROMATICA BALL

We are ready w00t.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 9th May 2024, 10:58 AM



Iconic

Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th May 2024, 03:44 PM

GAGA CHROMATICA BALL FOREVER ⚔️

Posted by: Adelita 10th May 2024, 01:20 AM

Can't wait banana.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 10th May 2024, 06:55 AM



The neverending journey continues laugh.gif tearsmile.gif

Posted by: Adelita 10th May 2024, 12:41 PM

If the pandemic hadn't happened and everything had been released in the same year, the album would have been twice as big as it is.

Posted by: Adelita 10th May 2024, 03:32 PM

Cities with the most Gaga listeners on Spotify:

1. São Paulo (Brazil) - 789k
2. London - 774k
3. Sydney (Australia) - 642k
4. Santiago (Chile) - 575k
5. Mexico - 534k
6. Melbourne (Australia) - 531k
7. Paris - 520k
8. Jakarta (Indonesia) - 430k
9. Amsterdam - 424k
10. Brisbane (Australia) - 421k
11. Los Angeles - 412k
12. Milan - 412k
13. Chicago - 407k
14. Warsaw (Poland) - 373k
15. Montreal (Canada) - 373k
16. Istanbul (Turkey) - 364k
17. Dublin - 352k
18. New York - 347k
19. Berlim - 346k
20. Brussels - 346k

She should take advantage of the hype surrounding the release of the Tour's DVD and release a second and final leg of the Chromatica Ball, covering, mainly, countries in which she has not yet performed. São Paulo is the city with the most Gaga listeners and yet she hasn't been here for 12 years, even after the Rock in Rio fiasco. Three australian cities in her Top 10 with the most listeners and yet she hasn't performed there in 10 years, stupid management. rolleyes.gif

Posted by: HausofKubrick 10th May 2024, 04:38 PM

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Sell IT and promote!

Posted by: Sour Candy 10th May 2024, 06:24 PM

OMG YASS QUEEN

Posted by: HausofKubrick 11th May 2024, 12:26 PM

Two weeks to go! cheer.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 13th May 2024, 09:00 AM

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Posted by: HausofKubrick 15th May 2024, 04:28 PM

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So excited w00t.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 15th May 2024, 06:46 PM

Ten days to go! w00t.gif

Posted by: HausofKubrick 15th May 2024, 07:15 PM

The editing is very divisive on social media. The jittery / glitching effects during Alice - but I think it totally works and is a deliberate artistic decision as she is trying to "free her mind" in this part of the show. I'd rather this more creative approach than just the camera panning around.

I don't think the entire show will be like this, so it works for this song certainly!

Posted by: Sour Candy 15th May 2024, 07:17 PM

It totally works here and obviously the whole show doesn't have that effect. She moves so little during Alice (and Bad Romance) that the editing spices it up.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 15th May 2024, 07:21 PM

Yeah agreed. It was such a static start so this really adds energy for the film. I'm excited to see if there are effects elsewhere too.

Posted by: Sour Candy 16th May 2024, 04:49 PM

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Posted by: Sour Candy 17th May 2024, 04:28 PM

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Another clip, THAT outfit cheeseblock.png

Posted by: HausofKubrick 17th May 2024, 04:59 PM

Clip ending just as the outfit is about to be broken apart! *.* iconique~

Posted by: Sour Candy 17th May 2024, 05:25 PM

One of my favourite moments

Posted by: HausofKubrick 18th May 2024, 04:16 PM

Just realised I am super busy on the day this is released and then i'm on holiday for most of the week after Gaga.png It'll be the weekend after that I can watch!

Posted by: Sour Candy 18th May 2024, 10:39 PM

Oh no!! I'm planning to watch it on Sunday 26th.

Posted by: Sour Candy 21st May 2024, 06:08 AM



SOON!

Posted by: HausofKubrick 21st May 2024, 03:18 PM

Just seen these comments in relation to the above event but take with a pinch of salt!

-Lady Gaga will attend.
-Most of the tickets were reserved for film critics and some movie directors (specially the ones Gaga would like to work with)
-There'll be a black carpet. (Yes the dress code will be black)
-There'll be a surprise at the end of the premiere.

Posted by: Sour Candy 21st May 2024, 04:16 PM

Pinch or spoonful I'd say.

Posted by: Adelita 21st May 2024, 04:29 PM

Release the dates for the 2nd leg of Chromatica Ball if LG7 won't come out this year challenge

Posted by: Sour Candy 21st May 2024, 04:52 PM

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Slayage

Posted by: HausofKubrick 21st May 2024, 04:58 PM

Omg it looks so good help I CANT BREATH

Posted by: Sour Candy 23rd May 2024, 06:44 AM





Her not attending would be the biggest letdown ever... Intrigued.

Posted by: Sour Candy 23rd May 2024, 10:11 AM

Some info behind THAT opening film


Posted by: HausofKubrick 23rd May 2024, 04:21 PM



CONFIRMED that she's attending! It's so close w00t.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 23rd May 2024, 07:24 PM

OOH SHE WILL BE THERE cheeseblock.png


Posted by: HausofKubrick 23rd May 2024, 09:37 PM



Yasssssss!

Posted by: Sour Candy 24th May 2024, 02:46 AM

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Oh my God!!!

Posted by: Sour Candy 24th May 2024, 03:56 AM

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Cannot handle this, I am sorry

Posted by: HausofKubrick 24th May 2024, 06:43 AM

SHOOK! the screams omg I can't deal laugh.gif

Posted by: HausofKubrick 24th May 2024, 07:46 AM

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What a night!

Posted by: Sour Candy 24th May 2024, 10:35 AM

Apparently there isn't any backstage footage.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 24th May 2024, 10:47 AM

Oh really!? That's a bit of a shame but I'll reserve judgement until watching it myself.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 24th May 2024, 06:46 PM

Wait - apparently this isn't premiering in the UK on the same date!? sad.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 24th May 2024, 06:49 PM

It's a bit of a mess really, I would be fuming if wouldn't be able to watch it on Sunday.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 24th May 2024, 06:52 PM

Traumatica Era continues Gaga.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 25th May 2024, 10:42 AM

Some reviews are out already... LOVE THIS!

QUOTE

Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ Film Oozes Joy and Sweat

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic gave us some of the absolute worst media imaginable. Anne Hathaway’s luxury department store heist movie was mind-numbing, despite all of those words together suggesting something incredible. Judd Apatow’s latest effort left everyone wishing the pandemic had shut down its production. For god sake, Bette motherf***ing Midler agreed to be in an HBO original movie called Coastal Elites. It was a time of deep crisis.

But what stands as one of the biggest pop-cultural tragedies of that time, at least for my gay ass, was the scrapped promotional rollout for Lady Gaga’s Chromatica. The superstar’s long-awaited sixth album ignited the weary souls of fans when its first single was announced in February 2020, just two weeks before the world shut down. Initially, Gaga planned an expansive album launch, the kind she pioneered for the modern pop singer—and that her own career had not seen since 2013’s hotly contested ARTPOP era. For Chromatica, Gaga had planned a surprise Coachella performance alongside Blackpink, award show performances, a worldwide promo tour, and “lots of other fun surprises” that had to be discarded when it became clear that COVID-19 was very much here to stay. And then, there was the Chromatica Ball, the world tour originally planned for summer 2020 and that had to be delayed so many times, it became a joke among Gaga’s fans.

Of all of the what-ifs that remain from the Chromatica era, its tour is not one. The show went ahead in summer 2022, selling out each of its 20 dates. Now, the sweeping production is making its way to your living room, with a high-energy concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, debuting on HBO May 25. The film is Gaga’s first professionally recorded concert since 2011’s Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour, which earned the singer raves while her star was rising.

Thirteen years later, this new special replicates all the excitement that swirled around the singer in those early years. It’s an exhilarating watch from start to finish, bolstering an already stellar show with trippy editing and crisp, stylistic filmmaking. The film refines Gaga’s big, offbeat ideas and makes them palatable for the average viewer, luring them into Chromatica’s pulsating electropop soundscape. Maintaining that pull for this long is a feat in and of itself, but Gaga Chromatica Ball feels like a victory lap. The movie is a celebration of the singer’s ability to pull herself and her art out of unprecedented global destruction, amplifying the album’s core themes with stunning new resonance.

Gaga Chromatica Ball is divided into a prelude and four acts, and when Gaga begins Act I with “Alice,” Chromatica’s opening track, it feels like a prominent nod to the singer’s long road back to the stage. “Could you pull me out of this alive?” she sings, suspended in air and strapped to a concrete slab. A preview clip of the number’s glitchy editing, released on social media last week, inspired some jabs from fans, but the frenetic cuts work in the song’s favor. At the start of the show, we meet a Gaga who is toiling inside of her mind, frantically trying to see outside of herself and her own dread. The following songs, Chromatica’s “Replay” and The Fame Monster’s “Monster,” echo that confusion. And while the film’s editing—which Gaga oversaw entirely—might be a bit on-the-nose, they track for a pop star whose entire career has been about weaving subtext into garish, playfully literal musicianship.

Anyone unfamiliar with those Chromatica tracks has only seconds before they fall head over heels for the songs, thanks to tight stage choreography and gorgeous costuming. (“Replay” is particularly fun to watch, as Gaga high-jumps around the stage, proving that her titanium hip is warmed up and ready to go.) But Gaga traditionalists will be pleased by the show’s prelude, which includes three essential hits, thrust through Chromatica’s lens. “Bad Romance” opens Gaga Chromatica Ball, with the song’s infectious repeated chants laden with new guitars and violins. Dressed in Klaus Nomi-meets-RoboCop couture, she moves into “Just Dance” and “Poker Face,” the former a thrilling reminder of Gaga’s origins (and penchant for making earworms that still hit just as hard 16 years later), while the latter is as perfectly fine as it has always been. Still, Gaga’s ability to make even her most overplayed songs sound fresh on tour is a marvel to watch. The energy never dissipates, even for a song she’s performed no less than 15,000 times. Quick crash zooms timed to the song’s beats help keep that spirit up, too.

It’s easy to exaggerate when it comes to someone like Gaga, whose art was founded on hyperbolic songwriting and metaphor. But it’s no overstatement to say that her ability to maintain that same vigor throughout the first four acts is downright astounding. By Acts II and III, Gaga is only just getting started, despite being halfway through her show. Act II’s performance of “Sour Candy” is one of Gaga Chromatica Ball’s must-see highlights, if only because it’s Gaga at her very best. There are no filmmaking tricks here, just fluid editing that reinforces Gaga’s good, old-fashioned theatricality. She begins the song by moaning into her headset before roaring forth into a wild “YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHH!” The moaning and groaning continue throughout the song as Gaga hits each move in the song’s choreography in-line with its plinking house instrumental. Watching her ooze all of that vitality is like seeing a stir-crazy kid finally go outside; this is the music she’s been dying to perform, and she won’t waste a second of it.

Act III’s soulful performance of the vogue track “Babylon” has a similar energy. “Have you ever had to battle for your life?” Gaga asks the crowd of screaming fans. “Have you ever had to dance through all your pain? And laugh through all your tears? You better work tonight, LA! Put your hands up, now let’s serve.” From any other pop star, both the sincerity and the servery could easily be disingenuous or cloying, a trendy appeal to the growing market of queer consumers. But Gaga proved her allegiances long ago, as the same act’s performance of “Born This Way” at the piano reminds us. Act IV, the show’s stripped-down portion, follows. While a breather is necessary in this 117-minute movie—Gaga Chromatica Ball is a hectic dose of pop fury—it's no less breathtaking to watch Gaga with nothing but a piano and a microphone.

There is something so thrilling about watching one of the generation’s greatest vocalists absolutely wail on a mic, and Gaga is intent on proving her chops. When she stares into the camera, softly singing the words to A Star Is Born’s “Shallow” and “Always Remember Us This Way,” any need for costumes and choreography dissipates. This is a virtuoso at work, reminding us that—as much as she loves to put on a big spectacle of a show—when it’s just her and her lyrics, Gaga has more than enough to offer. Though, I will say, the sheen wore off a little bit seeing the footage from Gaga’s Nurtec ODT ad in its proper context; not even the most remarkable performances can excuse being in the pocket of big pharmaceuticals. But, I digress.

Gaga Chromatica Ball lacks the small, confessional documentary snippets of Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour. This is a straightforward concert film, with the audience kept at an audience’s distance. Make no mistake: The movie is superb without any snippets of Gaga’s mental diaries, but it is, at times, a bit too polished. The special lacks the same intimacy that Gaga’s early work had, which can sometimes be frustrating given that Gaga has claimed Chromatica is such an intensely personal album. But perhaps that aloofness is intentional. While this show’s storyline is vaguer than other Gaga tours, it’s not hard to surmise from the show’s brutalist cement stage, its cold, medical hydraulics, and the prosaic and often abstract interludes (another classically Gaga element of the tour, which fascinate to no end) that the Chromatica Ball is all about rallying against suffering. The show becomes more colorful and personal—within reason—as it continues. And when it’s over, Chromatica’s opening “Chromatica I” interlude plays over the credits, suggesting that this cycle of self-motivated recovery continues eternally.

By that ending, Gaga Chromatica Ball feels as all-consuming as being at the show yourself. It’s a mobilizing watch experience, one that will make you dance, sing, and sweat. It’s rare to have such proximity to a performer where she’s most in her element: on the stage. For all of the community forged by The Eras Tour, and the awe-inspiring execution of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, Gaga remains very much in her own lane with her film. Any artifice collapses when the lights go down and Gaga demands her fans, no less than 25 times, to put their hands up. After such a long journey to get the show off the ground, Gaga Chromatica Ball makes the show—and every bit of strife and every delay incurred—well worth the wait.


https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/lady-gagas-chromatica-ball-review-oozing-with-joy-and-sweat

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Posted by: Sour Candy 25th May 2024, 11:31 AM

Love how excited she is herself - coming for that Emmy


Posted by: HausofKubrick 25th May 2024, 06:09 PM

According to SortirParis, "Gaga Chromatica Ball" will be available in Germany 🇩🇪 on Warner Pass via Prime Video from May 26th and on MAX from June 11th.

UK WHEN?

Posted by: Sour Candy 25th May 2024, 11:36 PM

Omg surely it must be available to watch in the UK somehow?


Another nice review:

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One of the effects of Gaga Chromatica Ball is to refresh our understanding of how great she is at the whole singing, songwriting, and performing thing. It draws on her penchant for reinvention – indeed, she reinvents herself in part for each of the show’s specific acts.

https://decider.com/2024/05/25/lady-gaga-chromatica-ball-hbo-max-review/

Posted by: Adelita 26th May 2024, 04:02 AM

Look that! Brazil deserved this tour. dry.gif


Posted by: Sour Candy 26th May 2024, 07:36 AM

Just watched this for the first time (and will re-watch shortly lol) I must say it's everything I hoped for and more heart.gif Only minor flaw is the editing before HMH in the end, I wish they would've hyped it a bit more.

Reliving Fun Tonight with this was such a MOMENT heart.gif

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She is such a fan

Posted by: HausofKubrick 26th May 2024, 08:21 AM

Sounds like you loved it! I won't be able to watch for a while yet but reviews seem so positive heart.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 27th May 2024, 10:04 AM



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Posted by: Sour Candy 28th May 2024, 05:32 AM



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Posted by: HausofKubrick 28th May 2024, 09:56 AM

QUOTE(Sour Candy @ 27th May 2024, 10:04 AM) *


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Free to... dance in the shadows! cheeseblock.png ohmy.gif

Posted by: Adelita 29th May 2024, 01:43 PM



Will she attend? ohmy.gif

Posted by: HausofKubrick 29th May 2024, 02:53 PM

What are they using to stream it? Gaga.png

Posted by: Sour Candy 30th May 2024, 05:26 PM

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Posted by: HausofKubrick 2nd June 2024, 09:57 PM

HBO has submitted “GAGA Chromatica Ball” for consideration of the Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) Emmy.

Hopefully we get a nomination happy.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 4th June 2024, 04:38 AM



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Posted by: Sour Candy 4th June 2024, 04:50 PM

The screening in New York was a success... and this is queen behavior


Posted by: Sour Candy 15th June 2024, 10:35 AM



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Hope it gets more reviews too

Posted by: HausofKubrick 16th June 2024, 04:00 PM

That's amazing! (I still haven't watch it ffs - sort it out team, we need it in the UK sad.gif )

Posted by: Sour Candy 16th June 2024, 05:25 PM

You can watch it song by song/segment by segment on Youtube I would assume (of course it's not the same but...)

Posted by: Sour Candy 25th June 2024, 05:32 PM



This is finally out!

Posted by: Sour Candy 9th July 2024, 07:01 PM



First award nomination!

Posted by: HausofKubrick 10th July 2024, 05:19 PM

That's great to see!

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Posted by: HausofKubrick 15th July 2024, 04:45 AM

An outtake from a Chrom Ball interlude:


Posted by: Sour Candy 15th July 2024, 05:47 AM

Gorgeous!!!

NOT PopCrave sharing it as a "new photo" like it's related to a new era tearsmile.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy 17th July 2024, 03:55 PM

Didn't get nominated for an Emmy, oh well

Posted by: Sour Candy 18th July 2024, 03:06 PM



Finally! UK will still I wait I guess.

Posted by: Sour Candy 25th August 2024, 02:48 PM

This is finally available in Italy!

Posted by: Sour Candy 15th September 2024, 04:50 PM



Oh that's Little Monster behaviour!

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