On the Set of Madonna’s “Frozen” | MTV News

To commemorate Madonna’s Ray of Light turning 25, here's the Queen of Pop herself on-location in the Mojave Desert for what would become the iconic video for the album’s lead single, “Frozen.”
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[@riptideRaiders]

That moment when you were just listening to the song and you get to time travel behind the scenes😍 what a timeless song

[@eduardochavacano]

travel 25 years back, I was very young then and I only heard of this song from people. But when I saw it on MTV, no doubt it was her best ever single.

[@billy5186]

@@eduardochavacano Really? How old were you in 1998?

[@quitefranklysamanthatheres1018]

Wish she stayed as this creative force

[@veerodriguez1751]

Exactly

[@LucianaRamos-cc3xi]

@@billy5186 I was 17

[@ricardoneves7307]

Frozen, one of the most beautiful songs ever, very few singers are able to reach that level of songs, Madonna really is the Queen of Pop.

[@daniellataddei183]

Song is fabulous, on many levels, a little dark and cold for me. Personally, I think power of goodbye is too good and defy the laws of physics. The album ray of light deserves all of the five Grammys at earned

[@ITHINKDAFUCKNOTYOUTRICKASSBITC]

@@daniellataddei183 it deserve ALBUM OF THE YEAR, but the lazy sampler Hill got it instead AND WE ALL KNOW WHY

[@Landiiana]

Power to goodbye, skin and frozen are her most memorable, coldest and most beautiful songs

[@garycambridge5513]

This was such a magical time to be a Madonna fan ❤

[@MusicHead35]

This was a time when Mtv actually covered music! You guys did it right at this time. Bring shows like this back to the network! Kurt + Madonna = Most Memorable Interviews

[@thornyback]

I miss that MTV.

[@BrooklynBaby100]

@@thornyback I want my MTV

[@daniellataddei183]

Their interviews have been iconic, he's a great journalist honestly. Where the hell is he LOL

[@StevieP.]

I was in high school when this video was premièred on TV the next day at school it was all anyone was talking about. People just don't realise how mind blowing this was at the time. The change in direction, the artistry was 💯

[@pinkfur3805]

💯 Those were the days huh ?

[@ignatsoloshenko_vlog]

Я тоже учился в 10м классе. На всех дискотеках эту песню крутили по многу раз.

[@maticbukovac6966]

I thought it was kind of disappointing... I was like: this is it?

[@thornyback]

@@maticbukovac6966 She was following Björk and European EDM influence, getting more moody but still keeping it pop, something Björk dgaf abt. Without this song EDM wouldn't have become what it became. But if we're talking about albums that changed the music direction of the decade Björk did that with Debut, Post and Homogenic. This is Madonna following Björk but because it was pop it was considered groundbreaking. Madonna is first and foremost a great marketer.

[@daniellataddei183]

@@thornyback you sound like a spokesperson for Bjork. She is a phenomenal artist one of my favorite, and vespertine is one of my all-time favorite albums. She also wrote Bedtime Stories the song, for Madonna. However I think that's where the connection ends.

[@spilledbeans7000]

Little did she know this is gonna be the best music video of her career. No one can touch this even her

[@eduardochavacano]

This is the greatest Madonna song ever produced and this was 25 years old this week. Pat Leonard is a GENIUS, he worked with Madonna with LIVE TO TELL. Chris Cunningham is also worthy of the world's adulation for this masterpiece of a video. Definitely on the Top 5 best Madonna video.

[@Gogs126]

Lol, Chris Cunningham already has the world's adulation for his many video masterpieces - check Windowlicker and All is Full of Love, for instance

[@ITHINKDAFUCKNOTYOUTRICKASSBITC]

@@Gogs126 we don't give a fuck about his other work...DEAL WITH IT

[@aaronsand]

Back when MTV still had shows about music, and Madonna still looked like Madonna. Good times 🥰

[@cervando15]

“MUdOnNaH sTilL loOkeD lIke mAdUhNnA”

[@meenalaregina7770]

Hi! I miss this #madonna. I love how she is talking about her music; it is thoughtful and insightful. Where is this artist?! The passion she expresses in her answers is what made her music amazing!

[@sashachitownvillegas6850]

yes i miss this Madonna too but we have her videos as her legacy.

[@alvaromendez6235]

Well actually she is talking about her music as if she couldn’t care less, like I don’t wanna be bothered please go. Doesn’t say anything much interesing so

[@Michael-oy2qz]

25th anniversary and still sounds fresh

[@Shockwave_MD]

i love how well Madge and Kurt got on. She actually seemed to like him throughout the years of interviews they did together. like, she really never gave him diva bullshit. she was genuinely nice and seemed comfortable enough to just shoot the shit with him. (to have grown up in this era... its weird being the same age as old people)

[@camila_mitre]

04:30 her smile 😩💫♥️

[@javierlb7826]

We' ve just realized how much miss the old MTV while watching The behind scenes 😔 .....Apart from this, Frozen is a pop masterpiece and one of the best Madonna songs

[@fetishavamp]

True! The old MTV was all about the music but the new one is just reality TV crap.

[@drliz6783]

One day you'll be old and someone will be unforgiving of your aging. Would you rather her be dead?

[@thornyback]

MTV and VH1's Behind the Music. Maaan I miss it.

[@thepusherwoman]

I always loved watching "Making of the Video" in the 90s. It's quite ironic how no one makes this kind of show nowadays when music videos are more accessible. The bts videos that artists upload usually show just a small part of the video making process or are too self-centered that they aren't as interesting as the defunct MTV show.

[@JuPaBrBr]

One of her best videos. The song is all time classic, one of the best pop songs of all time

[@clumsypanda5250]

this song and celine's my heart will go on were fighting for the number 1 spot on mtv top 20 when i was a kid. can't believe how time flies

[@TiaLaMuneca]

For some reason both those songs unlock a childhood memory of mine that becomes so tangible

[@skurinski]

February 1998 on MTV was Madonna "Frozen", Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On", Run DMC/Jason Nevins "It's Like That", Aqua "Doctor Jones", Natalie Imbruglia "Torn", Robbie Williams "Angels", Janet Jackson "Together Again", Sweetbox "Everything's Gonna Be Alright", Spice Girls "Too Much", Wes "Alane", Backstreet Boys "All I Have To Give", All Saints "Never Ever", Lighthouse Family "High"

[@mrfredescarrasco]

It was a number 1 in UK ❤

[@Landiiana]

@@TiaLaMunecaand both aged like fine wine and are still listened all over the world

[@badboyciccone4585]

The best female artist of all time.

[@escapingboredom6958]

This video is ICONIC

[@michalmazurewicz7240]

The song&album that made me a real Madonna fan💖ICONIC!!!

[@beachstreet101]

This was one of her best eras.

[@annaalbury2216]

She looks beautiful here with her natural hair colour, and she sounds nice and friendly. It's my favourite of her songs.

[@princemekhitv9992]

Her natural hair color is brunette

[@pinkfur3805]

That’s a wig I believe

[@annaalbury2216]

@@pinkfur3805 Yeah, definitely, but the dark brown or black colour suits her.

[@evilqueen90s00s]

​@@pinkfur3805 yeah but she's natural hair its a black

[@christinegilbert5082]

She looks great with her natural colour

[@georgielynn4187]

One of her best videos. She was beautiful and seemed so much more open and secure in herself

[@NorbBarwick]

This is so good ! Honestly the only person who started in the 80's and I'm STILL excited everytime She does something new. She's something else 👌

[@purpledragonfly313]

So much fun to see this again ❤ I don’t think I’ve seen it since it was on MTV News. It was magical 🥰

[@evertonpereira14]

This is one of my favorites songs and video by Madonna, and I never thought I would see a backstage with Madonna and the video not being blue. Lol I loved to watch this video.

[@madborjas.m760]

Happy 25th anniversary, Ray of Light!!!

[@fikrihendriawan]

I hope Madonna is interviewed by Kurt Loder again, they are iconic together.

[@Benyikoko]

"I don't have time to cruise the internet. What are they saying?" I like how fast that has changed lol

[@ITHINKDAFUCKNOTYOUTRICKASSBITC]

relax , mature queen

[@MariaSilvaHelena]

I loved them both together! The interviews were amazing! What was MTV!

[@lamartitafort]

Fabulosa Madonna, en los '90 el mundo entero estaba loco por ella. Su música y su imagen estaban PLENAMENTE EN TODOS LADOS. Creo que los años '90 y 2000 fueron sus mejores tiempos artísticos. Es una artista increible!

[@andresaltafulla1021]

Pero murio en el 2009

[@ManuelLopez-vo5qp]

​@@andresaltafulla1021 para mi estaba decayendo en 2001, en 2003 moribunda y en 2008 terminó de morir

[@obitouchiha7040]

Happy anniversary to one of the best albums to have ever existed

[@RandyWaage]

This is such a great snapshot in time. I remember when I first heard her Ray of Light album. I was absolutely blown away and this turned out to be a beautiful video.

[@mannybravo237]

Cool album, production, compositions,,,Ray of Light, one of my favs of madonna's

[@roger1296]

I’ll never forget the world premiere of Frozen on MTV…I had never been more impressed and excited about a new Madonna song & album…to me, this song is the most beautifully constructed of the entire album, and it’s my favorite Madonna Video.

[@partyloko]

Recuerdo que me quedaba todo el día viendo MTV (cuando solían poner videos musicales) hasta que ponían el video ppfff ese mismo año mi mamá me regalo el álbum de ray of light! Aun lo tengo como un álbum que sirve como cábala para mi! Ahora estoy en esa misma sintonia como ella , estoy a mis casi 33 años y estoy lleno de una vida más espiritual. Thanks madonna 4 everything!! Thanks for save our souls!!! With ur art and music .

[@rebelblue]

Amazing song, video and album 💙

[@Purplenpinkk]

I love this album...still one of my favorite albums of all time - I think this is her at her best.

[@jojget]

This is GOLD!

[@M.LSilva]

Madonna is a unique and incomparable artist. Only ignorant people who don't know her work criticize her. She is a wonderful and very dedicated professional, which is why she became the great queen of pop music.

[@letshaveacuppa_official]

I grew up with her, and I am certainly not ignorant Metallica be preferably off the wall. She sheltered her daughter from certain things growing up now look at the girl. I have nothing against Madonna. I was always like her as an artist but let’s be for real now why don’t you stop calling people ignorant maybe someone has a different opinion and yours have a nice day.

[@choichoi4999]

Thanks for posting this. It feels like we are going back in time using the time machine. The quality of this video is absolutely stunning ❤

[@charlieburgioph]

Absolute masterpiece, that will always be in the history books.

[@perlazywicz4684]

The Old Madonna (Young Madonna) Not Botox, Not Surgery, Beautiful Face, Iconic Album, Hits Frozen, Ray of Light, The Power of Good Bye, Liric Voice, Fine Songs... all Wonder...

[@IamRocque]

She had surgery but minimal and it brung her face out as she aged. Madonna is a living legend!

[@FelipeGarciaQuintino]

Oh shut up

[@stacyg585]

Aw Kurt and Madonna had such great chemistry. He seemed almost kind of protective of her.

[@misskaufman6214]

Legend. Groundbreaking. Queen Madonna.

[@alessaschmitz5847]

she is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo attractive......❤

[@ChrisTodiscoTV]

She is truly a one-of-a-kind Artist. I love listening to her speak. She is just so intelligent and you can really tell how much energy she puts into her art. I respect her attention to detail too! Like this woman is the definition of a perfectionist. I had the PLEASURE of meeting her after her NYC show she did a few years ago and I cannot explain the feeling I had being in her presence. She exudes confidence and just commands the room, etc. Madonna is truly a LEGEND and she’s empowered me so much. I’m also a Leo and a femme Pop Artist and Madonna has impacted and inspired me so, so much. This song is a masterpiece and this visual too! Love you M💖

[@melirose89]

This is her most iconic and creative album imo!

[@carinagatta]

She's so warm and amazing, Love her always

[@THEEUGENEPAGESHOW]

Love this song …the remixes are timeless and the album is brilliant …in my top 3 Madonna albums ⭐️🖤

[@yaka8284]

On set of what is now an historic masterpiece!

[@halissonlana7672]

A maior artista deste planeta ❤

[@jacr730]

Que gratos recuerdos... la gran Madonna y su arte en plena elaboración... :)

[@jeffcayetano4679]

Estaba en su mejor momento. Era jóven hermosa y hacia música de verdad, Ahora con tanto botox destruyerón su imagen 😬...

[@1986Ster]

@@jeffcayetano4679 El tema no es solo su botox. Es que no puede elejir buenas canciones. .

[@SaraShakur94]

Iconic and legendary

[@joshuaromero4745]

The song and video haunts me and provokes my inner most sensibilities.

[@missasa3566]

Wow genial vídeo . Iconica Madonna siempre 💞❣️👋

[@MsLadyK1987]

I miss music journalism like this. Kurt and Madonna interviews were always great to watch.

[@Miumiu0404]

I really love her Ray of Light era ❤️

[@SagnolTheGangster]

One of her best songs and personal favorite! She was really ahead of everything!

[@ripp9169]

She will always be the best, the number 1. No matter what they say.

[@davidlittle4971]

That's a rare side of Madonna You don't see ,she's quite humble

[@AntonioIndelicato]

The whole album is a masterpiece. And also the all the videos. Great times for us Madonna’s fans.

[@naurking5388]

Omgggg this is the first time i'm seeing this, queen of pop!

[@stelladt2532]

Thank You! My VHS is so consumed 😅 I've watched this special and the one for when she was recording ROL, so so so many times ❤

[@jd2086]

That old times of the real and good MTV when we wait anxiously to see this awesome videos the bts and then the awesome release on the channel 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@123razdaz]

What a great chat. Madonna is playful yet humble…and at this stage…probably the biggest female singer on the planet

[@quitaulla1569]

Viva Madonna!! ❤️✌️

[@GlennWD]

QUEEN👏OF👏POP👏

[@daidalosdecefeo5003]

I love Madonna's black hair style

[@SDANI_C]

Best era ever ❤

[@emanuelgomes2416]

i just LOVE Frozen!

[@dandyman9205]

This album is her most poignant, thoughtful, and mature she has ever done!

[@Jas7cam]

Madonna is a freakin icon!

[@camilavallejos7811]

Buena... hermosa... auténtica...humilde.. sin maldad.. es...

[@Teaandlilacs89]

She is sooooooo beautiful here! Ugh! 😩 such a great album too. 👑

[@marceloillanes175]

A Masterpiece

[@WasWasLo]

legendary.

[@bigjoe330]

Magnificent ❤️

[@RichardKilleaney]

I love seeing Madonna and Kurt's obvious rapport in this video, the result of years of contact. It's difficult to remember today what it was like when an album from a star debuted back then. I was a college student studying abroad in Rome when this album hit. I remember going to one of the biggest record stores in Rome, walking through the tunnel entry to the store, and facing a huge television display playing the Frozen video on repeat. When you got out of the tunnel and past the huge screen, there was the display with the Ray of Light CD to buy. It didn't matter if you liked Madonna or not, this was the moment that everyone took a break from the Spice Girls and was mesmerized by Madonna, who's voice had never sounded better coming off the Evita soundtrack. This album dominated radio and Mtv spring through summer 1998.

[@mariejo7408]

Music is the strongest thrill in the world. Music reminds us of every period of our life and Madonnas performance in all this years are incredible. Her time was my best time with her Music. I love Madonna greeting from Germany and Belgium stay save everybody 💎📽️💙🙏🎼🎶

[@rtncg]

I like how she is very sarcastic and not taking herself seriously here although she is onto something groundbreaking.

[@Emmanuel_Rivera1]

I was in elementary school when this released and this is one of my favorite Madonna songs. My favorite Madonna song is Secret

[@Patricia-ot4lt]

Saudades dessa Madonna.

[@ayazmirani4073]

She was so amazing there. Humble and nice

[@pabloikv3836]

She is so beautiful❤😊 with the hair and style

[@sagelovescoffee]

This is soooooo cool to watch!!!

[@jenniferdonovan727]

Thank you, this is Great x

[@yannisstath]

madonna was really refined and defined at this point in her career

[@sjgrall]

I love the video, love the song, so very relevant to my life. Nice to see behind the scenes.

[@cobolsaurus]

The pinnacle of Madonna's career. This and Evita. It brings back so many memories.

[@jonaswunderkind4580]

her best era

[@vegassims7]

This was an AWESOME song and the video really enhanced the whole vibe of the song.

[@zaferyesilay9400]

her prime years 💕

[@christinegilbert5082]

Love this song and the video

[@allieelectra23]

The song was captivating.

[@taintedlife2618]

Madonna and those damn Red Hots. I love her ❤😂

[@rogeriosantosrosario3752]

Muito bonita Madonna!

[@JosiasMessiah]

#Madonna #QueenOfPop ❤️🇧🇷

[@Kutipaulin98]

Madonna es lo más bonito de este mundo

[@Angel-qf6if]

My absolute favorite was her performance of VOGUE at the MTV Music Awards show in the 90s😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@MySkinnydip]

Amazing! I’ve been to that desert. It was so cold. Thank goodness she had that heater!

[@thelouisejust]

She looked amazing and seemed genuine.