Yoguini Madge...! Because of this video I started doing yoga. This masterpiece really blowed my mind when it came out and still does...! Madonna's videos are truly pieces of art...!
In 1998, I was eighteen when the Ray of Life album came out, and I played it and played it. One of my favorite songs. It’s mainly about self-love--healing yourself from the hurt and the pain.
Madonna was inspired by the movie 'The Sheltering Sky' where a couple goes to Morocco to try to salvage their marriage but end up falling prey to the dangers surrounding them that turn catastrophic - Frozen was filmed in the Californian Desert - reporters asked her why a song called Frozen was filmed in the desert? - The desert represents the frozen ice where there is no visible life and is visually barren - also at night deserts become freezing cold - she uses influences from Moroccan and Indian culture along with her practice of yoga (hence the henna on her hands and on her palm the Hindu symbol 'Om' and her yoga movements). Madonna in the music video seems she's aligning herself with the Greek Goddess, Hecate - which happens to be the goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, the moon and dogs -bitches to be exact. There are three apparitions of Madonna - Hecate is known to be a triple goddess, and she is often portrayed in her triple form. Hecate is also the goddess of black female dogs, and Madonna does shape-shift into a black bitch -as well as black ravens. Madonna was in her prime during this time - Early to late 90s she had the full package - the looks, the body and the voice with the Midas touch in the music she produced when everything she released was perfect. Looking back at it now I didn't realise I was witnessing the pinnacle of her career - I still recall dancing to all the ray of light songs at nightclubs..... I was working in London in 1998 mmm the memories lol - it goes so fast.
It's hard to know when you're living through something important isn't it? I felt that way with Amy Winehouse. Saw her live a couple of times, loved her albums, but didn't realise that was going to be it!
@@bridgethegapreactionsthat’s why perhaps for most of us, who understand and admire her artistry, feel blest and lucky to experience and appreciate her while she’s still around. I’ll go to her Celebration Tour to watch her live for that could be the last time we can-you never know, don’t want to regret it. Luv your deep insightful reaction to this video.❤
This is the first video from Madonna I saw as a 4 year old kid with my elder brother. He's a huge fan of her music. I remember him explaining to me about the graphics of the video, different interpretations and all that I can remember is being scared lol. Then he showed me lucky star mv to calm me down. English isn't our first language so we used to pause and listen to the words many times. Hah. I had no choice but to stan since I was a kid . After many years now I truly admire and understand the meaning behind this masterpiece ❤️
She chose this as the first single from ROL to signal a different direction/ sound for her music after studying The Kabbalah. She’s a marketing genius. I love how you isolated various segments 👏👏
It's not just about the "marketing", it's mainly about HER SONGWRITING and PRODUCING, and of course the inimitable haunting SINGING. No one else in the pop world did what she did, no amount of professional vocal training could ever emulate the splendid beauty of her mystical hummings. The 90s was made ugly by many other less talented artists with those cheesy, over-the-top screaming sappy ballads while Madonna did an exact opposite thing with this song. If anything she took the risk to sell something completely unusual. I am a fan because of her talent as an artist, not because she's a businesswoman. I have no interest in her "marketing", it's her artistry that matters at the end of the day, not her income.
Forgiveness and letting things go in order to grow, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Frozen, being the state of who/what you are or become when you don't allow yourself to see the alternative.
The ultimate Madonna ballad. I don’t think she’s ever done another before or since that’s this masterful and many of her ballads are phenomenal. The strings, the synths, the flute (?!?), those delicate vocals with almost tremulous vibrato… and of course, the hmmmmmms!!!! Then add that the video adds some epic visuals. Wow. Pure art. I read an article about the symbolism of this video. I forget the Greek goddess this represents, but I remember that she has three forms and the animal that is associated with her is a male dog. The ravens/crows must also symbolize something. I forget. I think the henna symbol on her hand is ‘om’. It’s also cool that the director filmed her in a desert, which we normally associate with heat, but at night can actually be very cold… it’s also very dry, dead and isolated… devoid of most life forms. Looked it up, the goddess is Hecate.
@@matthewdunne8432 not for me, but we can all have different opinions. I find Live to Tell rather plodding and dull. The lyrics are incredible and powerful, but it’s not a song I care to listen to much. If you prefer it, that’s cool, but for me Frozen is far superior.
Lots of indie/rock/white guys got into Madonna (however briefly) during this time because I guess trip-hop and electronica appealed to a lot of indie-rock fans. There's lots of guitars and such. The good news is you get to discover it all now and it's fun to re-experience some of this stuff for the first time through you and other TH-camrs. It's like when you meet a new friend and introduce them to your favorite albums and movies. Only we don't each other haha.
Frozen was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard and produced by M, Pat and William Orbit. Patrick Leonard began in a band that went nowhere and session musician, eventually he began touring keyboardist with The Jacksons on their post Motown tours taking over as their musical director for their 1980 Triumph (Post MJ's Off the Wall) and 84 Victory(Post Thriller and first and only your with all 6 brothers and Michael's last with his brothers) Tours. Because Madonna had gotten Freddy Demann who was MJ's first manager post Joseph Jackson to be her manager, Freddy asked the band that toured on the Victory Tour to be Madonna's band on her 1985 Virgin Tour. Pat did keys and was musical director. On tour Pat and Madonna began writing together, he worked as a co-writer and co-producer on her 1986 True Blue album, 1987 Who's That Girl Soundtrack, tour keyboardist and musical director of the 1987 Who's That Girl Tour, the 1989 Like A Prayer album and the 1990 I'm Breathless soundtrack with their most known collaborations being Live To Tell, Papa Don't Preach, Open Your Heart, La Isla Bonita, Who's That Girl, Like A Prayer, Oh Father, Cherish, Hanky Panky and Something to Remember. Pat and her are still extremely close and they write an occasional song like Frozen together from time to time. I think this was Madonna talking to herself to let go of the pain of the death of her mother as she moves into being a mother. I love her performance of this song on The Sticky and Sweet 2009 leg and on the Madame X Tour
@@bridgethegapreactions another person she does amazing tracks with is the Grammy award winner alternative country star Joe Henry together they wrote Don't Tell Me on Music , Guilty By Association, Jump on Confessions How High on Confessions, The Devil Wouldn't Recognize You on Hard Candy and Falling Free on MDNA. Madonna is two years older than Joe and they were friends in high school. After Madonna graduated. Her youngest full sister, whom her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was pregnant with and died shortly after she was born, Melanie started the High School and she quickly became high school sweethearts with Joe. Joe and Melanie got married in 87 they have a couple of kids. of her 7 siblings Melanie is the one Madonna is closest to
Madonna's most prolific era was the 90's IMO, from "Erotica" to "Ray Of Light", yes she could push sexual boundaries, but she also had a more spiritual side, you couldn't just put a label on her as an artist, except maybe one: Queen Of Pop. She rocked that decade, that's for damn sure.
You’re quite correct to identify her as a witch in this video. There’s inspiration from the 3-face witch goddess Hecate/Hekate (Maiden, Mother, Crone).
To understand the video, one must know that it represents the myth of the Greek goddess Hecate, mistress of magic, a triple divinity made up of Demeter, Persephone and Hecate. Demeter is "the huntress", the female equivalent of Orion, whose constellation appears in the video and to which she ascends together with the moon, a symbol of Persephone, who represents protection for wounded women. The cult of Hecate was prohibited in Christian times and she was considered a witch. In the 90s, she herself was called a witch on several occasions and compared to the devil by the Vatican, in response she decides to create the album "right of Life", with a strong spiritual charge of ancient beliefs, she is linked to Hecate for that reason, and the theme frozen is a direct message to the Vatican. I am Hecate, not what you say I am. It is a masterfully executed work of art.
wow! what a reaction!! I loved the way you enjoyed this artwork at the point to repeat parts of it… and of course you saw the hinduism on it! Thank you for this reaction!! I’ve subscribed!
I remember when this song came out... i was frozen! _"Merlin's beard! What sound is this!!!???"_ my brain couldn't process it right away. *My all time favorite song!* I listen to it almost everyday since it came out! Perfect song! Perfect video! Perfect remixes! (there are 2 official remixes videos from 1998). *Craig Armstrong* was responsable for the string arrangement. He's a Scottish composer of modern orchestral music, electronica and film scores (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Love Actually...) Madonna drew inspiration from *Bernardo Bertolucci's* 1990 British-Italian drama film, *The Sheltering Sky* for the song and video . In an interview with The New York Times, *Madonna* commented that the lyrics to _"Frozen" is built around "Retaliation, revenge, hate, regret, that's what I deal with in "Frozen"_ . And also... *nobody* hums like Madonna! Madonna's humming playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLGtp__SJsu_syB5mDPuQ4mjEFHmp7TeTO.html
@Bridge The Gap Reactions…The power and genius of Madonna’s artistic vision like in this mv is that it draws differing reactions from viewers much like what art painting masterpieces do. For me, it evokes a dreamlike, mystical expression of a female angst, melancholy over the object of her unrequited love-so much so that she appears to be casting a spell -“if I could melt your heart…give yourself to me..” This Ray of Light era in her life and career show the deep influence of her spiritual journey into Eastern mysticism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism/Kabbalah, Ashtanga yoga) in search of answers that changed her perspective on life and career. Really appreciate your insightful reaction and for covering the artistry of Madonna.
Hi Jonny, I’ve just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your Madonna reactions. I recently went to a ‘Pitchblack Playback’ listening of the Ray Of Light album which was absolutely fantastic and has made me appreciate the album and it’s production even more than before. Frozen is an absolute classic and Orbit’s expert production is so sensitively employed: changing up the rhythms as the song progresses; subtly adding extra layers throughout (e.g. the wonderful backing vocals only appearing on the final chorus). You may already know this but the strings were arranged by Craig Armstrong who, as well as composing various film scores has also worked with Massive Attack, U2, Suede, Tina Turner. He also arranged the strings for Madonna’s Marvin Gaye cover ‘I Want You’ which I saw you also appreciated. He has a great album ‘The Space Between Us’ which I think you would enjoy. Incidentally, I didn’t see the album version of ‘Drowned World/Substitute For Love’ among your reactions, but did see that a number of Madonna videos had received the dreaded TH-cam strike so maybe I missed it. This is my favourite on the album and probably my favourite Madonna song of all so would be interested to see your reaction to that too. Anyway, I’ve rambled long enough… Looking forward to exploring your channel further.
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Moirai (/ˈmɔɪraɪ, -riː/, also spelled Moirae or Mœræ; Ancient Greek: Μοῖραι, "lots, destinies, apportioners"), often known in English as the Fates (Latin: Fata), were the personifications of fate; their Roman equivalent was the Parcae (euphemistically the "sparing ones"), and there are other equivalents in cultures that descend from the Proto-Indo-European culture. Their number became fixed at three: Clotho ("spinner"), Lachesis ("allotter") and Atropos ("the unturnable", a metaphor for death
she was representing the morrigan who is the irish goddess of war and death. she’s often depicted as a trinity. (three women in one.) crows are also her favorite animals.
I was 18 in 1998 and i listened to pretty much all the albums you showed. I was also a Southern California racer then and was very much into electronica
To me this song was always about a 1998, post Lourdes Madonna, talking to her earlier, self-obsessed, harder self. It's more subtle than say the obvious references in "Drowned World/ Substitute for Love", but that's what I got from it. Post Erotica, from around Bedtime Stories onwards, there have been a series of songs dealing with her personal journey and growth, "Secret" being one of them. See also, "The Power of Goodbye" also from Ray of Light.
The whole Ray of Light album was a masterpiece. This is one of my favorites off of it. Along with Nothing Really Matters and Power of Goodbye. She was at the top of her game at this point, in my eyes. And SOO ahead of her time. The album could be released today and still be amazing.
I agree and have also made the thematic comparison between "Frozen" and "Open Your Heart." Both songs are a love song, but also have a broader message of her wanting acceptance and love from her audience.
Of course I knew of Madonna and liked a couple of her songs, but this song and album made me a fan! I was 11 when this came out, it use to come on late at night. This was a huge artistic shift for her in my opinion. Simply iconic!
MTV showed this on the hour every hour when it came out. And I watched it as much as I could. I was in a dorm in college. I think the movement and maybe the drapery is inspired by the work of the dancer Martha Graham. Partially anyways. The tripling of her body was the idea of the director who did Aphex Twin, and Portishead videos and other artists.
Yes, she admired and met Marta Graham and in 1994 Madonna did for Harper's Baazar a photo shooting in hommage to Marta Graham where you can see already Frozen movements, playing with drapery, with the hands etc you could see already the future Frozen choreo there...very beautiful pictures...
I just filmed a reaction to the Rain video and commented on her hand movements in that being similar to Frozen and I thought I remembered a comment saying that, but I think it was this comment. Anyway, that photo you posted has her with dark her so it must have been around that time? (EDIT- the Rain video was filmed in May 93 so maybe she was already expressing that stuff in the year before that photoshoot?)
The symbolism of three Madonna's speaks to the ancient concept of the Triple Goddess which is present in many cultures. In this video, Madonna is playing on the image of herself as the Cosmic Mother (which makes sense given the name Madonna) which is also related to the symbolism of the Dark Goddess. Google these concepts for more information. Madonna as Cosmic Mother/Dark Goddess is most evident during the instrumental bridge where she is literally superimposed against the night sky with wandering moon. The moon is another ancient symbol of the Goddess, especially in her Dark form. The Dark Goddess in Hindu religion is Kali. The theme of darkness also speaks to the inner/unconscious realm and going within to find freedom and truth. Madonna is not only speaking as a lover in this song, inviting the listener to open their hearts, she is speaking as the inner, unconscious, dark realm itself (which is where these messages ultimately originate). It's a brilliant and deeply profound and beautiful song.
She performed this song in her latest "Madame X World Tour", a slightly different rendition, powerful though. Without any doubt one of the gems on her crown, indeed.
She's teased Rescue Me as part of the set list for this tour--that you're going to Johnny, woo-hoo. If so, it will be the first time ever she'll perform it. I can picture how insane the audience will react to it. Rescue Me--the title makes me think of the 60's song by Fontellla Bass
In the song, Madonna is lamenting about a cold man(?) whose ego and obsession with consumption is preventing happiness and how she wishes she could melt his heart and break his ego/fixation on consumption so happiness could occur. The symbol on her palm is Hindu for OM, meaning she holds the power of the highest spiritual being. Her henna and six arms hint that she has the power of Shiva, Goddess of destruction and war, in order to break his ego/fixation on consumption and free his spirit to find happiness by connecting with the whole (of the universe). Madonna studied Kabbalah, in which one of the demons / unbalanced forces translates as the dispersals of ravens (which occurs in the video). Her meditating hand symbols suggest meditation can help fight the unbalanced forces.
To me this song was always about a 1998, post Lourdes Madonna, talking to her earlier, self-obsessed, harder self. It's more subtle than say the obvious references in "Drowned World/ Substitute for Love", but that's what I got from it. "You're so consumed with how much you get/ You waste your time with hate and regret/ You're broken when your heart's not open" to me say "you can't give or receive true love until you're open to it". Having Lourdes taught her to love unconditionally. Ultimately "you hold the key", which is similar to the "happiness lies in your own hands" line from "Secret".
The first video I saw on MTV, I was 9 years old, I didn't know it was Madonna because of the look she was wearing and the special and visual effects, i remember i thought i was a witch who turns into a dog and crows jaja
I think it's her best song. She has some slow songs I love but this sounded like nothing on the radio at the time It was revolutionary and very brave. Ray of light was the first album that received critical acclaim and awards It didn't last but she stopped being about shock,awe and hypersexualized. I put in three requests for music on Patreon and I felt like you shot me down a little bit. If I had a Madonna song I'd like to see reviewed it would be You must love me from Evita
Ah sorry, I was just explaining why I don't do many celine reactions, no offence intended! I'll get to your requests definitely. Evita will be an interesting one because I saw the movie when it came out and, at that age, it didn't really make an impression on me. I'm interested to hear those songs now especially as I've heard that that is a great period for her vocals
I am lead to believe that frozen was written in 1986 with live to tell and I believe it was left of the true blue album and I think the song was written about abuse
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This one is pure Art, isn't it?
Both musically and visually this is straight up a piece of art
Yoguini Madge...!
Because of this video I started doing yoga. This masterpiece really blowed my mind when it came out and still does...! Madonna's videos are truly pieces of art...!
In 1998, I was eighteen when the Ray of Life album came out, and I played it and played it. One of my favorite songs. It’s mainly about self-love--healing yourself from the hurt and the pain.
Madonna was inspired by the movie 'The Sheltering Sky' where a couple goes to Morocco to try to salvage their marriage but end up falling prey to the dangers surrounding them that turn catastrophic - Frozen was filmed in the Californian Desert - reporters asked her why a song called Frozen was filmed in the desert? - The desert represents the frozen ice where there is no visible life and is visually barren - also at night deserts become freezing cold - she uses influences from Moroccan and Indian culture along with her practice of yoga (hence the henna on her hands and on her palm the Hindu symbol 'Om' and her yoga movements). Madonna in the music video seems she's aligning herself with the Greek Goddess, Hecate - which happens to be the goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, the moon and dogs -bitches to be exact. There are three apparitions of Madonna - Hecate is known to be a triple goddess, and she is often portrayed in her triple form. Hecate is also the goddess of black female dogs, and Madonna does shape-shift into a black bitch -as well as black ravens. Madonna was in her prime during this time - Early to late 90s she had the full package - the looks, the body and the voice with the Midas touch in the music she produced when everything she released was perfect. Looking back at it now I didn't realise I was witnessing the pinnacle of her career - I still recall dancing to all the ray of light songs at nightclubs..... I was working in London in 1998 mmm the memories lol - it goes so fast.
It's hard to know when you're living through something important isn't it? I felt that way with Amy Winehouse. Saw her live a couple of times, loved her albums, but didn't realise that was going to be it!
This is amazing info...i always thought the music was inspired by The English Patient score
@@bridgethegapreactionsthat’s why perhaps for most of us, who understand and admire her artistry, feel blest and lucky to experience and appreciate her while she’s still around. I’ll go to her Celebration Tour to watch her live for that could be the last time we can-you never know, don’t want to regret it. Luv your deep insightful reaction to this video.❤
Madonna actually saved my life.
I Will always love her💕
This was almost in the Kate Bush/Bjork Territory both musically and visually. I believe this was where Madonna truly peaked
I was amazed by this one in '98, still amazes me today. Top tier Madonna.
I love Gothdonna.
The goths I knew always had love for Madonna. Even before this came out.
What a brilliant song and video. Haunting really.
She always coupled gothic and punk fashion with her image ever since her debut
This is the first video from Madonna I saw as a 4 year old kid with my elder brother. He's a huge fan of her music. I remember him explaining to me about the graphics of the video, different interpretations and all that I can remember is being scared lol. Then he showed me lucky star mv to calm me down. English isn't our first language so we used to pause and listen to the words many times. Hah. I had no choice but to stan since I was a kid . After many years now I truly admire and understand the meaning behind this masterpiece ❤️
I love that he showed you Lucky Star to calm you down, that's great!
She chose this as the first single from ROL to signal a different direction/ sound for her music after studying The Kabbalah. She’s a marketing genius. I love how you isolated various segments 👏👏
It's not just about the "marketing", it's mainly about HER SONGWRITING and PRODUCING, and of course the inimitable haunting SINGING. No one else in the pop world did what she did, no amount of professional vocal training could ever emulate the splendid beauty of her mystical hummings. The 90s was made ugly by many other less talented artists with those cheesy, over-the-top screaming sappy ballads while Madonna did an exact opposite thing with this song. If anything she took the risk to sell something completely unusual. I am a fan because of her talent as an artist, not because she's a businesswoman. I have no interest in her "marketing", it's her artistry that matters at the end of the day, not her income.
Forgiveness and letting things go in order to grow, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Frozen, being the state of who/what you are or become when you don't allow yourself to see the alternative.
My favourite Madonna song
The song and video are so beautifully haunting.
This is Mistical Madonna ... she's a genius when it comes to her music. Great reaction
She's referencing the triple goddess of the moon. They shot this in the desert, but put this blue-ish filter on it and it looks like the moon.
My favorite music is The Power Of Good-Bye, where this álbum is amazing!!!!
G'day it's Steven from Down Under again
Just beautiful
One of my top ten Madonna songs
All hail the Queen of Pop!
Your love for strings is everything. ❤
I love good strings and she always does them perfectly!
@@bridgethegapreactions Craig Armstrong did many of her string arrangements, like this one. :) en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Armstrong_(composer)
@@bridgethegapreactions th-cam.com/video/5tBZYp077Zk/w-d-xo.html
The ultimate Madonna ballad. I don’t think she’s ever done another before or since that’s this masterful and many of her ballads are phenomenal. The strings, the synths, the flute (?!?), those delicate vocals with almost tremulous vibrato… and of course, the hmmmmmms!!!! Then add that the video adds some epic visuals. Wow. Pure art.
I read an article about the symbolism of this video. I forget the Greek goddess this represents, but I remember that she has three forms and the animal that is associated with her is a male dog. The ravens/crows must also symbolize something. I forget. I think the henna symbol on her hand is ‘om’. It’s also cool that the director filmed her in a desert, which we normally associate with heat, but at night can actually be very cold… it’s also very dry, dead and isolated… devoid of most life forms.
Looked it up, the goddess is Hecate.
The power of good bye is another Great ballad and video
Ummm Live to Tell ranks likely top of that list ?
@@matthewdunne8432 not for me, but we can all have different opinions. I find Live to Tell rather plodding and dull. The lyrics are incredible and powerful, but it’s not a song I care to listen to much. If you prefer it, that’s cool, but for me Frozen is far superior.
@@joseluisd7163 yes, that’s a great one.
Haha, exactly what I said: Pure Art.
I agree, this is not a love song, it’s more than that!
Lots of indie/rock/white guys got into Madonna (however briefly) during this time because I guess trip-hop and electronica appealed to a lot of indie-rock fans. There's lots of guitars and such. The good news is you get to discover it all now and it's fun to re-experience some of this stuff for the first time through you and other TH-camrs. It's like when you meet a new friend and introduce them to your favorite albums and movies. Only we don't each other haha.
Frozen was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard and produced by M, Pat and William Orbit. Patrick Leonard began in a band that went nowhere and session musician, eventually he began touring keyboardist with The Jacksons on their post Motown tours taking over as their musical director for their 1980 Triumph (Post MJ's Off the Wall) and 84 Victory(Post Thriller and first and only your with all 6 brothers and Michael's last with his brothers) Tours. Because Madonna had gotten Freddy Demann who was MJ's first manager post Joseph Jackson to be her manager, Freddy asked the band that toured on the Victory Tour to be Madonna's band on her 1985 Virgin Tour. Pat did keys and was musical director. On tour Pat and Madonna began writing together, he worked as a co-writer and co-producer on her 1986 True Blue album, 1987 Who's That Girl Soundtrack, tour keyboardist and musical director of the 1987 Who's That Girl Tour, the 1989 Like A Prayer album and the 1990 I'm Breathless soundtrack with their most known collaborations being Live To Tell, Papa Don't Preach, Open Your Heart, La Isla Bonita, Who's That Girl, Like A Prayer, Oh Father, Cherish, Hanky Panky and Something to Remember. Pat and her are still extremely close and they write an occasional song like Frozen together from time to time. I think this was Madonna talking to herself to let go of the pain of the death of her mother as she moves into being a mother. I love her performance of this song on The Sticky and Sweet 2009 leg and on the Madame X Tour
Thanks! Patrick Leonard is definitely someone I need to know more about - he and Madonna had some magic together!
@@bridgethegapreactions here's an interview
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@@bridgethegapreactions and love this performance of the song but there is no ProShot
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@@bridgethegapreactions another person she does amazing tracks with is the Grammy award winner alternative country star Joe Henry together they wrote Don't Tell Me on Music , Guilty By Association, Jump on Confessions How High on Confessions, The Devil Wouldn't Recognize You on Hard Candy and Falling Free on MDNA. Madonna is two years older than Joe and they were friends in high school. After Madonna graduated. Her youngest full sister, whom her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was pregnant with and died shortly after she was born, Melanie started the High School and she quickly became high school sweethearts with Joe. Joe and Melanie got married in 87 they have a couple of kids. of her 7 siblings Melanie is the one Madonna is closest to
The Ray of Light era is a very experimental and fearless artistic expression on Madonna's career. Definitely a top. Always the Queen.
Amazing sound! Amazing voice! Amazing effects! Gorgeous clip! It's so excellence.. She hypnotized me...
Madonna's most prolific era was the 90's IMO, from "Erotica" to "Ray Of Light", yes she could push sexual boundaries, but she also had a more spiritual side, you couldn't just put a label on her as an artist, except maybe one: Queen Of Pop. She rocked that decade, that's for damn sure.
You’re quite correct to identify her as a witch in this video. There’s inspiration from the 3-face witch goddess Hecate/Hekate (Maiden, Mother, Crone).
Thank you, not something I'm familiar with but Madonna videos are always educational
Those deep and dark strings
To understand the video, one must know that it represents the myth of the Greek goddess Hecate, mistress of magic, a triple divinity made up of Demeter, Persephone and Hecate. Demeter is "the huntress", the female equivalent of Orion, whose constellation appears in the video and to which she ascends together with the moon, a symbol of Persephone, who represents protection for wounded women. The cult of Hecate was prohibited in Christian times and she was considered a witch. In the 90s, she herself was called a witch on several occasions and compared to the devil by the Vatican, in response she decides to create the album "right of Life", with a strong spiritual charge of ancient beliefs, she is linked to Hecate for that reason, and the theme frozen is a direct message to the Vatican. I am Hecate, not what you say I am. It is a masterfully executed work of art.
wow! what a reaction!! I loved the way you enjoyed this artwork at the point to repeat parts of it… and of course you saw the hinduism on it! Thank you for this reaction!! I’ve subscribed!
Thank you!
I think I fell in love with madonna when I heard /saw Frozen 🤗 🤗
I was so captivated as a child by this song and mv too. The song is so good
I remember when this song came out... i was frozen!
_"Merlin's beard! What sound is this!!!???"_ my brain couldn't process it right away.
*My all time favorite song!*
I listen to it almost everyday since it came out!
Perfect song!
Perfect video!
Perfect remixes! (there are 2 official remixes videos from 1998).
*Craig Armstrong* was responsable for the string arrangement.
He's a Scottish composer of modern orchestral music, electronica and film scores (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Love Actually...)
Madonna drew inspiration from *Bernardo Bertolucci's* 1990 British-Italian drama film, *The Sheltering Sky* for the song and video .
In an interview with The New York Times, *Madonna* commented that the lyrics to _"Frozen" is built around "Retaliation, revenge, hate, regret, that's what I deal with in "Frozen"_ .
And also... *nobody* hums like Madonna!
Madonna's humming playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLGtp__SJsu_syB5mDPuQ4mjEFHmp7TeTO.html
I can't believe I forgot to mention the humming!
@@bridgethegapreactionsI did it for you 😁
@Bridge The Gap Reactions…The power and genius of Madonna’s artistic vision like in this mv is that it draws differing reactions from viewers much like what art painting masterpieces do. For me, it evokes a dreamlike, mystical expression of a female angst, melancholy over the object of her unrequited love-so much so that she appears to be casting a spell -“if I could melt your heart…give yourself to me..”
This Ray of Light era in her life and career show the deep influence of her spiritual journey into Eastern mysticism (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism/Kabbalah, Ashtanga yoga) in search of answers that changed her perspective on life and career.
Really appreciate your insightful reaction and for covering the artistry of Madonna.
Loved your reaction, I feel the same like you whenever I hear the string section!
Hi Jonny, I’ve just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your Madonna reactions. I recently went to a ‘Pitchblack Playback’ listening of the Ray Of Light album which was absolutely fantastic and has made me appreciate the album and it’s production even more than before.
Frozen is an absolute classic and Orbit’s expert production is so sensitively employed: changing up the rhythms as the song progresses; subtly adding extra layers throughout (e.g. the wonderful backing vocals only appearing on the final chorus).
You may already know this but the strings were arranged by Craig Armstrong who, as well as composing various film scores has also worked with Massive Attack, U2, Suede, Tina Turner. He also arranged the strings for Madonna’s Marvin Gaye cover ‘I Want You’ which I saw you also appreciated. He has a great album ‘The Space Between Us’ which I think you would enjoy.
Incidentally, I didn’t see the album version of ‘Drowned World/Substitute For Love’ among your reactions, but did see that a number of Madonna videos had received the dreaded TH-cam strike so maybe I missed it. This is my favourite on the album and probably my favourite Madonna song of all so would be interested to see your reaction to that too.
Anyway, I’ve rambled long enough… Looking forward to exploring your channel further.
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Moirai (/ˈmɔɪraɪ, -riː/, also spelled Moirae or Mœræ; Ancient Greek: Μοῖραι, "lots, destinies, apportioners"), often known in English as the Fates (Latin: Fata), were the personifications of fate; their Roman equivalent was the Parcae (euphemistically the "sparing ones"), and there are other equivalents in cultures that descend from the Proto-Indo-European culture. Their number became fixed at three: Clotho ("spinner"), Lachesis ("allotter") and Atropos ("the unturnable", a metaphor for death
If I could love your review twice, I would. This is one of the best, worthy of this song / video.
Much appreciated, thank you
she was representing the morrigan who is the irish goddess of war and death. she’s often depicted as a trinity. (three women in one.) crows are also her favorite animals.
There's also some Hecate in there aswell.
Este video es increíble,la música ,la voz, WOW
This video is the best EVER.
The strings are insane!
I love hearing the demos. Listen to the demo of the Power of Goodbye and Skin
Her look is Gothic, and the video too, love it!
I was 18 in 1998 and i listened to pretty much all the albums you showed. I was also a Southern California racer then and was very much into electronica
Wow that was a perfect analysis
To me this song was always about a 1998, post Lourdes Madonna, talking to her earlier, self-obsessed, harder self. It's more subtle than say the obvious references in "Drowned World/ Substitute for Love", but that's what I got from it. Post Erotica, from around Bedtime Stories onwards, there have been a series of songs dealing with her personal journey and growth, "Secret" being one of them. See also, "The Power of Goodbye" also from Ray of Light.
Your heart was frozen???!!!! FABULOUS
Zane
You need to do 'Take a Bow' as a next track, the official video. It's a must
The whole Ray of Light album was a masterpiece. This is one of my favorites off of it. Along with Nothing Really Matters and Power of Goodbye. She was at the top of her game at this point, in my eyes. And SOO ahead of her time. The album could be released today and still be amazing.
As good as it gets 🙌🙌
you must watch frozen live on madame x tour, is something so emotional, her daughter act on the backdrop and she performs with her arms, is beautiful
Essa foi a era mais que perfeita dela
Madonna sempre sendo e fazendo referência no world
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Love this beautiful song. Hearing the isolated tracks was interesting. I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for posting!
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I agree and have also made the thematic comparison between "Frozen" and "Open Your Heart." Both songs are a love song, but also have a broader message of her wanting acceptance and love from her audience.
Of course I knew of Madonna and liked a couple of her songs, but this song and album made me a fan! I was 11 when this came out, it use to come on late at night. This was a huge artistic shift for her in my opinion. Simply iconic!
MTV showed this on the hour every hour when it came out. And I watched it as much as I could. I was in a dorm in college.
I think the movement and maybe the drapery is inspired by the work of the dancer Martha Graham. Partially anyways.
The tripling of her body was the idea of the director who did Aphex Twin, and Portishead videos and other artists.
Just checked, Chris Cunningham! Haha, he did Come To Daddy and Windowlicker - I had no idea he directed this too!
Yes, she admired and met Marta Graham and in 1994 Madonna did for Harper's Baazar a photo shooting in hommage to Marta Graham where you can see already Frozen movements, playing with drapery, with the hands etc you could see already the future Frozen choreo there...very beautiful pictures...
@@bridgethegapreactions And Björk's "All is full of love" too!
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I just filmed a reaction to the Rain video and commented on her hand movements in that being similar to Frozen and I thought I remembered a comment saying that, but I think it was this comment. Anyway, that photo you posted has her with dark her so it must have been around that time? (EDIT- the Rain video was filmed in May 93 so maybe she was already expressing that stuff in the year before that photoshoot?)
The symbolism of three Madonna's speaks to the ancient concept of the Triple Goddess which is present in many cultures. In this video, Madonna is playing on the image of herself as the Cosmic Mother (which makes sense given the name Madonna) which is also related to the symbolism of the Dark Goddess. Google these concepts for more information. Madonna as Cosmic Mother/Dark Goddess is most evident during the instrumental bridge where she is literally superimposed against the night sky with wandering moon. The moon is another ancient symbol of the Goddess, especially in her Dark form. The Dark Goddess in Hindu religion is Kali. The theme of darkness also speaks to the inner/unconscious realm and going within to find freedom and truth. Madonna is not only speaking as a lover in this song, inviting the listener to open their hearts, she is speaking as the inner, unconscious, dark realm itself (which is where these messages ultimately originate). It's a brilliant and deeply profound and beautiful song.
Thank you for this reaction. Loved it!!
This song and vid are SO wonderful!!!!
You’re also..awesome
I love watching your reactions 👍💙👊
ThNk u , Zane
She performed this song in her latest "Madame X World Tour", a slightly different rendition, powerful though. Without any doubt one of the gems on her crown, indeed.
Hmmm, that might mean she's less likely to do it on the upcoming tour..? Would be amazing to see this live
@@bridgethegapreactions It's a Greatest Hits World Tour, so she must, Frozen is still a huge hit.
Hécate reference 🖤🖤🖤
She's teased Rescue Me as part of the set list for this tour--that you're going to Johnny, woo-hoo. If so, it will be the first time ever she'll perform it. I can picture how insane the audience will react to it.
Rescue Me--the title makes me think of the 60's song by Fontellla Bass
In the song, Madonna is lamenting about a cold man(?) whose ego and obsession with consumption is preventing happiness and how she wishes she could melt his heart and break his ego/fixation on consumption so happiness could occur. The symbol on her palm is Hindu for OM, meaning she holds the power of the highest spiritual being. Her henna and six arms hint that she has the power of Shiva, Goddess of destruction and war, in order to break his ego/fixation on consumption and free his spirit to find happiness by connecting with the whole (of the universe). Madonna studied Kabbalah, in which one of the demons / unbalanced forces translates as the dispersals of ravens (which occurs in the video). Her meditating hand symbols suggest meditation can help fight the unbalanced forces.
Awesome, thank you.
To me this song was always about a 1998, post Lourdes Madonna, talking to her earlier, self-obsessed, harder self. It's more subtle than say the obvious references in "Drowned World/ Substitute for Love", but that's what I got from it. "You're so consumed with how much you get/ You waste your time with hate and regret/ You're broken when your heart's not open" to me say "you can't give or receive true love until you're open to it". Having Lourdes taught her to love unconditionally. Ultimately "you hold the key", which is similar to the "happiness lies in your own hands" line from "Secret".
PLEASE review her music video for Bedtime Story, my favorite music video of all time and a permanent exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
That's on patreon.com/bridgethegapreactions along with a full reaction to that album and the Brit Awards performance. Amazing video
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This is in Ray of Light, álbum of the year Grammy's"98
The first video I saw on MTV, I was 9 years old, I didn't know it was Madonna because of the look she was wearing and the special and visual effects, i remember i thought i was a witch who turns into a dog and crows jaja
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I think it's her best song.
She has some slow songs I love but this sounded like nothing on the radio at the time It was revolutionary and very brave.
Ray of light was the first album that received critical acclaim and awards It didn't last but she stopped being about shock,awe and hypersexualized.
I put in three requests for music on Patreon and I felt like you shot me down a little bit.
If I had a Madonna song I'd like to see reviewed it would be You must love me from Evita
Ah sorry, I was just explaining why I don't do many celine reactions, no offence intended! I'll get to your requests definitely. Evita will be an interesting one because I saw the movie when it came out and, at that age, it didn't really make an impression on me. I'm interested to hear those songs now especially as I've heard that that is a great period for her vocals
Does anyone notice that after Madonna takes in all the watery substance, she looks supremely intoxicated? 4:46
As you Said. Hinduism she Portrays Khali Goddess of Love and Destruction.
I have a question! :) Will you please do a reaction to Madonna's song, Frozen (William Orbit Drumapella) version? It's on her page. Thanks!
Hi.. Have you possibly a link to the multitracks / stems? remixpacks is down :(
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One facet of this video is from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate...
Please listen to her song "I'll Remember".
This was written as a Haagen Dazs commercial but they rejected it… could you imagine? Haha.
It's not the number 3 but 9! A fulfillment, a pregnant idea, a completion; full circle and birth!
I am lead to believe that frozen was written in 1986 with live to tell and I believe it was left of the true blue album and I think the song was written about abuse
If you like that one you may like the one with her daughter dance it it's really good.
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Please react to The Power of Good bye
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