sometimes, more is better

I never knew what the big deal was with pop singer Lady Gaga, in fact I hate most pop music simply because of it's infuriating simplicity, cheapness, novelty driven one hit wonder sound that seems to never drive anyone to try more innovative musical sounds. That said, I listen to all types of music, and I am very open minded when it comes to certain pop producers, such as Timbaland, MIA, even Kanye before his huge ego leapt out of his closet and ate his own soul. THAT said, I officially became a Lady Gaga Fan this week, after finally watching some of her latest videos directed by Francis Lawrence, who directs big time Hollywood movies and as I have always followed the classic old school video directors like Spike Jonze who later made it big in El-lay, was curious about WHY so many people liked this Lady Gaga. ok maybe not LIKED her, but she's got the buzz. Finally, I saw a performance she did of her new single "Speechless", and well, she won me over. She's more Tori Amos than Britney Spears, and her crazy outfits, hair and makeup are more like pop art than some trashy tripe. At least SOMEONE is doing SOMETHING interesting out there in the pop world, and not trying to look like all the others. This artist was classically trained for vocals and piano in NY, and i can always respect someone who creates a name using some originality, even if it does contribute to her/his further commercial success. After all, the money does follow fame, and some people who work really hard, write their own lyrics, and play their own music, may well deserve some respect.
Lady Gaga is an example of the ends justifying the means, if her crazy outfits get you to listen to her music, then she is one smart business woman, and I can respect that.
Good for her!