Also reminiscent of the “Alejandro” video is the “Abracadabra” clip’s platforming of queer community.
“I can’t initiate or receive the challenge without my community and the community is so strong.
“We were a family, trying to find something really honest together.
Lady Gaga references ‘Alejandro’ in new ‘Abracadabra’ music video.Credit:Lady Gaga/YouTube (2)
“So actually my main white cape in the video was upcycled using old wedding dresses.
And we also used deadstock fabric for the dancers clothes.
That’s fabric that’s been in warehouses for long periods of time.
Lady Gaga in ‘Abracadabra’ and ‘Alejandro’.Lady Gaga/YouTube (2)
And we also use pieces from my archive; so old costumes are reinterpreted.
There were a few new pieces.
“I want all the music to be a surprise, as much as I can.
Lady Gaga’s ‘Abracadabra’ video references ‘Alejandro’.Lady Gaga/YouTube (2)
“The darkness has already started to make its way into this record.”
Mayhemis out March 7.
Watch the “Abracadabra” music video above.
Lady Gaga uses cross imagery in both ‘Abracadabra’ and ‘Alejandro’ music videos.Lady Gaga/YouTube (2)
