How Lady Gaga Made "Bad Romance" (Original Studio Multitracks)

[@dimitrist7650]

I still remember the day I first heard that song. It aired for some seconds in a music channel and I was shocked. I was hooked by the power that this song has. I was repeating that few seconds the rest of the day (I didn't have internet access then) and when it aired fully I recorded it and I was blasting in all day. Gaga and RedOne made one of the best pop songs of all time. Pure perfection.

[@federicochang3249]

It leaked before being released (like a few days before it was official). It wasnt the FINAL mix, but it is one that I love (just some different tweaks here and there)… Vocals were almost final and it had some “watermarks” from the Leaker DJ… 😂

[@Raphael-p6e]

I was shocked and my first thought after the music ended was "of course" after paparazzi it was the great follow up and evolution to the dark sound of paparazzi

[@pessoa__]

@@federicochang3249 the leaked version was the demo one right? The one she has more powerful vocals in the chorus and that "ooooo" that was discarded in the final mix

[@psychopassive]

Same. They actually played the leaked demo on the radio and I was shocked. I still vividly remember that moment.

[@am143-g1m]

the exact same here!!!!! omg, i´m not the only one that felt that power!

[@user-jw9zn1fg9n]

I love the self-fulfulling prophecy of "The Fame" she called it that because she was confident it was going to make her a star and it did. The songs are timeless.

[@hokahachi]

Gaga and RedOne need to reunite cause they always create magic together

[@Inigo27]

some ppl say they worked together for a few songs in LG7, we will see in february

[@groovin_01]

​@Inigo27 Let's just hope so:)

[@mrbigbosskojak]

@Inigo27 They didn't, unfortunately. But maybe something else is in the works!

[@KingstonWhite-e9m]

@@mrbigbosskojakwe don’t know that yet

[@mrbigbosskojak]

@@KingstonWhite-e9m I know it for a fact. Hopefully they work on a future project though!

[@daniell_ilyy]

She ate this album up

[@sammymccormack_]

It's so freaking good, it's ridiculous.

[@nes420]

my jaw was dropped the entire time during the synths. I've never heard it so clean and it's like I'm hearing the song for the first time again. euphoric. im literally reborn

[@CaoliCam]

Thats just called a gay awakening (i can voucher this was my gay awakening when it played at a 5th grade dance)

[@nes420]

@ omg you were in fifth grade too yassss

[@VenomBits]

the best pop song ever crafted if u ask me

[@rmxevbio5889]

It all started with pokerface

[@tb4800]

@@rmxevbio5889and came to a crescendo on bad romance poker face walked so bad romance could fly

[@MTMguy]

yeahhhhh I like Poker Face more tbf

[@amrwali6451]

This song is the definition of EPIC. If I ever had to choose my top 3 songs of all time, Bad Romance would definitely be one of them

[@tpchai8685]

This is my “desert island” song!

[@secretsoul6882]

This song is dark, catchy, beautiful chorus and vocal, and not generic at that time. Hope Gaga and Red One can team up again to see if the magic still there after decades.

[@GimmeTOKYO]

I think this was one of the first pop songs I heard with a “hoover” synth in it. It was such an ear worm. Hearing such heavy EDM inspired sounds on American radio was such a trip.

[@sammymccormack_]

Suchhh an ear worm! Can imagine car speakers we're blowing up all over the place ahah

[@nodoubter90]

For those of you who were kids when this came out, you have no idea, the chokehold this song had on everyone in the gay clubs! It was so epic. So many people would come to the dance floor. A few of us would be doing the choreography too. Great times.

[@devinininin]

LOVE the choreo. Each song has a dance and this dance is iconic

[@ambiv5995]

I remember when I heard this song for the first time it came up on the radio while I was in the car and I said "damn wtffff is this banger???!!!" 😂😂😂😂

[@danydan452]

This is THE pop masterpiece.

[@CTqueenie]

That percussion is just so...rich and gritty and dirty. I love it. Almost industrial, with that dry, heavy kick. And oof, that bass distortion, perfect touch. That synth buildup leading into the chorus has always been one of my favorite elements of this song. So many high frequency synths here, but that crescendo adds so much color! And the way she uses her voice to create so much character and expression. I always knew there was an insane amount of reverb on her here, but my goodness! So much atmosphere. I think The Fame Monster is still my favorite collection of hers. It felt darker and more raw than even The Fame. And this song is probably constantly fighting for my top from her. Thanks for breaking it down!

[@ZMINGKIM]

omg this song couldn’t be more legendary 🥹😭

[@Y2KH94]

@4:40 THIS SYNTHS PART IS MY ALL TIME FAVE !!!! I vividly remember detecting it when the song came out and it always pinch my heart everytime i hear it ! I can definitely hear this part played on a violon, a piano, on a sax and especially on a harpsichord, don't ask me why. Besides modern, I also get a baroque or medieval vibes.... This song is just timeless man. To this day, I still hum it everyday.

[@sammymccormack_]

Man, that is such a unique perspective and I totally see it! Incredible.

[@Cosmic_Love]

Another GAGA masterpiece! and literally my favorite song of hers. Thank you for picking it for your new video. Couldn't be happier!

[@iwanbulajic2]

did you know she sampled ballanation 2004 by dj dean for bad romance

[@sammymccormack_]

It's my absolute pleasure, thank you for watching! So much more Gaga (and co) on the way ❤️❤️

[@ManuelLopez-jp3py]

The best pop song IN HISTORY

[@sammymccormack_]

Honestly... 🔥🔥 more Gaga on the way! ❤️

[@boomer170dB]

Between the layered percussion, layered synths, and incredible layering of the vocals, this song is an orchestral BEAST of a timeless hit. Thank you for sharing this Sammy!!

[@sammymccormack_]

It's a masterpiece hey! Pretty crazy how good these Gaga tracks are... so keen to keep diving into more of them together 🙏🏽 and thank you for the love ❤️

[@EjNoahe]

10:06 The Fame Monster which is her deluxe version of her debut The Fame, is an Ep with Bad Romance and the others but is considered Gaga’s second studio album, so BR is not from her debut, but Just Dance, Love Game etc is ❤❤❤

[@sammymccormack_]

Okay yes thank you ahah, the terminology for these two albums has always rattled me (no idea why, it's really not all that complex 😆). Just blows my mind the amount of hits she whipped up so quickly. Insane.

[@narcisosanz8137]

​@@sammymccormack_it is kinda complex, cause though it was released as an EP, it was also seen as a second part to her debut and they also released a complete version with both stacked together as one album. You can call it pizza and i'll take two pieces anyway

[@emmaroid9460]

​@@sammymccormack_ So it's technically her debut, an EP and a standalone album. Her record label considers it to be an album meeting her obligations for her record deal. It initially just started as an extension to The Fame and was sold as a separate EP at the same time but by the time Born This Way was coming it was considered an album and given the monicker LG2.

[@DamienPhillipsUK]

So much goes into pop music production yet some proper stigmatise people for listening to pop music. I think it’s great 👍🏼 has a great energy beat bass and you’ve proved that with your breakdown all the layers and superb vocals make it a masterpiece

[@narcisosanz8137]

What I love about (good) pop music is how it can take some simple chords, themes and ideas and turn them into epic, iconic moments that transcends the music itself.

[@zekevelasquez7287]

It just gets better and better truly way before it’s time. If GAGA was a song it would be BAD ROMANCE

[@adlerfg]

A true masterpiece. Definitely one of the best pop songs of all time.

[@mattpsomadakis8159]

To me, it's the greatest pop song of all time! I've always supported female pop vocalists and had heard Lady Gaga's previous radio singles, which were all great pop songs. I didn't know who this was but was blown away when I heard it for the first time while driving to work one morning. After listening to it during two subsequent trips, the radio personality finally said who it was. She's my favorite recording artist of the last 15 years. I love her!

[@Gabrizarre]

Love the monster ball tour playing in the back

[@sammymccormack_]

Hehe, nothing better than great live show!

[@GalaticSilva]

please do Bloody Mary, I BEG YOU!

[@sammymccormack_]

Suchhhh a good song! I'd love to. More Gaga on the way ❤️❤️

[@gotafuckoff]

How about poker face?

[@Tylerlefttheband]

YEEEEEEEES

[@nelsonbuelvas2344]

YAAAASSSSSS PLX

[@vittor.]

!!!!!!

[@tww2002]

SHE IS THE BEST. NO ONE EVEN CLOSE. LEGEND❤👍👍

[@emmanuelprasadthilinades-dc1up]

Her lot of songs gives me a big chill. I really love her.❤❤❤

[@MrAnonymous2332]

Oh to be the greatest song of all time…

[@sammymccormack_]

This made me laugh a bit too hard ahah. (And agreed)

[@paullopez2021]

i know bad romance by heart, but your video made me appreciate the complexity behind the beat & vocals. i can see now that the synths were a mix of 80s & 90s styles, and the drums are inspired by late 00s electro-hop. the vocal stacking is something ariana grande does a lot, with a lot of success.

[@romeochuffe1160]

4:10 I remember listening to this synth when the song came out and saying "oh my god this is WARP 1.9 by The bloody Beetroots"

[@sammymccormack_]

Wowww great pick up! Such a good sample 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@aidenmackenzie05]

please never stop making these

[@sammymccormack_]

If you guys keep loving them I'll keep making them! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ferocious_Fairy]

@SammyMcCormack I love your enthusiasm and awe of Lady Gaga's immense talent and it's cool how you broke down the song into individual elements. I've enjoyed listening to this song innumerable times and it's fascinating to suddenly notice new sounds within this gem. Also, you're absolutely adorable and I love your accent! 😊💕🔥

[@measthescoobygang-xz4xe]

I cry everytime I hear this song it was the song that made me a little monster for ever been one since she began

[@lemonke2024]

You keep choosing the most iconic songs, ones of an era so iconic that is never going to be repeated again im afraid 😢 Love it keep it up 🫶🫶🫶

[@Raphael-p6e]

not after deciding to put dance with a smile in the album lol

[@rogomusiclife]

She was my biggest inspiration to be a music producer.

[@PeaceLoveUnityRespect]

15:47 dude, keep doing you, you rock! Much love from Canada ❤

[@sammymccormack_]

Thank you legend, you too! Much love from Australia ❤️❤️

[@Blessoza]

“The best song doesn’t exi-“ 😧😲🔥🔥

[@williammarques3435]

its freak how you made me able to hear separately every note, vocal, synth even before they're played together hahaha thanks for the experience. Its crazy how we both vibrated in euphoria realising each masterpiece inside this anthem. you were sooooooo damn cute enjoying the song haha I related to you

[@kaytlinrainemusic]

Much love 😘 as a musician and one woman act, I am LOVING the deep dive into the layers of this track. Gaga is one of the greatest and one of my all time favorites. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@anacarolinavallarino6428]

She was INSANE for this

[@nes420]

coming back to this, and you can hear how born this way era gaga had such an influence on the weeknd when he first started releasing mixtapes. the song glass table girls pretty sure has the exact same gliding textured synth, very similar timing and tempo too. one of his first remixes was actually a gaga song. a lot of elements from her early career have carried onto music into the 2020's, just timeless perfect pop music.

[@sammymccormack_]

Now that you mention it... absolutely! No wonder I love Glass Table Girls ahah. You are so right, timeless perfect pop.

[@paullopez2021]

i was gonna say, i can see why taylor swift loves gaga. the layered synths on bad romance remind me of what she did on style and wildest dreams.

[@joaquinmelo6064]

I didn't know I needed this

[@AntsCanada]

My favourite pop song of all time! 🙌

[@sammymccormack_]

Yeppppp

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Do you have a radio or a cd player?????

[@mansurdorado]

RedOne also uses Logic as Main DAW, so that's why a lot of his famous sounds coming form stock soft synths like ES2 and EX24 just tweaked in different ways

[@flittnight]

This is amazing to hear all this components separately in gaga's songs. I think it would be very interesting for you to discover her songs Alejandro and Scheiße😊❤

[@sammymccormack_]

Freaking love Alejandro ahah, mayyyybe her best song? Or at least one of my favourites! I'd love to do these for you 🙏🏽❤️

[@mohamadrezamusician1678]

Nice one man, That's great, I enjoyed it. . .

[@eduardosettembrini]

My favorite pop song EVER. ❤

[@kristenrobinson9346]

This song is iconic I just love this song so much pure fire it's on repeat daily 💯🔥👏💃💃🎤🎤

[@sammymccormack_]

Oh it sure is! I can't wait for you to see tonight's video hehe, If you enjoyed this, I think you will DEFINITELY enjoy ❤️❤️❤️

[@saturnpicses]

Oh good old days ❤ listen kids i still remember the exact time in the night when this song came out. It premiered on twitter and her youtube channel i believe.

[@kkkkkkkkkkk9kkkkkkk]

0:54 fun fact: the drums are sampled from “Ballanation Episode 2” by DJ Dean (2002)

[@sammymccormack_]

Man that is such a deep cut - what a pick up! Thank you for dropping this in the comments 🫶🏻

[@Aria-s5u]

Bad Romance 🗣️🔥 HOT my favorite song 🗣️ ever

[@thiagoborismercado9462]

WE NEED MOREEEEE GAGAAAAAA

[@sammymccormack_]

More Gaga on the way! Plus some surprises along the way hehe ❤️

[@hudsonza]

To me that's the best song ever made. Period

[@livebross]

Bad romance was the first song I've heard from lady gaga. She's so talented.

[@sammymccormack_]

I think it's the first one that really stuck with me too, was just everywhere hey! So talented. Can't wait to keep diving into her songs together ❤️

[@Anticipatingcolossus]

A gifted woman. Everything around this song is iconic. The single tracks just give a glimpse of what it took make a second lead single. BTW You should check the clip she recently did for Rolling stone. You might like how she presents 'Disease' 😉

[@kostasprass1473]

Yes, more Gaga please

[@SherifCarter]

Wow. These videos are incredible. Please keep them coming!!!

[@sammymccormack_]

More on the way! New video coming tonight 🔥❤️

[@hausofafrodita]

I see someone saw the huge leaks, you should break down Born This Way & ARTPOP album multitracks ❤

[@МуратШогенов-ы3ф]

With Madonna's Express yourself😂👍

[@christianlara1853]

Love your videos, it’s so cool to see how much work goes into these hits

[@sammymccormack_]

Thank you for the love 🥰 It's pretty crazy hey... Pop can get a lot of flack, but to me, to intentionally go out and write a chart topping hit, to be loved by millions of people... kind of an insane feat. A real science! I can't wait to dive into more of these masterpieces together. I hope you get to check out the video dropping tonight, a real Gaga heavy hitter! ❤️❤️

[@samkutcher]

the song that changed my life!

[@sammymccormack_]

Oh definitely need to do some Billie - Great pick! 🔥🫶🏻

This song is a masterclass in songwriting

[@sammymccormack_]

Facts 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@travis_fallen5534]

I love watching your song breakdowns. It’s so amazing seeing all the different instruments and vocals that go into a song

[@sammymccormack_]

I'm glad you're loving them, thank you 🥰 It's amazing to watch the masters at work hey - there's nothing better!

[@sentosaco]

This will never get old, in fact it gets better with time. I'm getting Bloody Beetroots vibes on those crazy synths.

[@sammymccormack_]

You are spot on - I can't believe I didn't know the Warp 1.9 sample! Well, maybe I can, I don't listen to them all that much ahah (but that's about to change, thank you!)

[@sentosaco]

@@sammymccormack_ Yes mate! I haven't listened to them anymore either, but the moment my friend lost her shoe in a Warp 1.9 moshpit back in 2010 forever lives rent free in my head.

[@Indiia]

Awesome, even more seeing you vibing with it! Totally! 👏🏽

[@papipdrop]

LO BIEN QUE SE ESCUCHA 4:40 🙏😍😍😍

[@s.archer1902]

Seeing “Red Wine Supernova” or “Good Luck, Babe!” x-rayed like this would change my life I think

[@CesarTardelly]

Lady Gaga nunca deveria ter parado de trabalhar com o RedOne!!!!!!

[@TrickRichardd]

Yeeees! We needed this

[@ryanwoo4347]

so happy to be a little monster, because her instrumentals are also bangers

[@jamesbennettackland]

Love the breakdown and vid Sammy!

[@jakubmilka8604]

ICON LADY GAGA🛐❤ The best song of ever🛐❤️ The most iconic song by Lady Gaga🛐❤️ This will be forever iconic🛐♥️ We love you so much Lady Gaga♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@RobertPlumbley]

Wow. What a collosal production I loved the work Lady Gaga and Redone made together. I would love a breakdown of a Kylie Minogue song. What Do I Have To Do or Better The Devil You Know or Hand On Your Heart. Have a lovely Christmas Sammy x

[@sammymccormack_]

They sure know how to make a hit! I'll see if we can find those tracks, would love to do them for you 🙏🏽 and I hope you're having a lovely Christmas too. Much love from Australia ❤️

[@alexisxavier92]

❤Loved it!

[@laraschwinkowski2945]

This song was enough on its own but you unmasked its true beauty and I am absolutely here for it!❤😊 liked and subscribed as always☺️

[@sammymccormack_]

Thank you Lara! Much love as always ☺️❤️

[@Hellab0i]

Thank you for this!!! One of the best pop songs ever written in my opinion. What a incredible song. Brilliant production. I loooooved it. Thank youuu... this album is amazing. I think 'dance in the dark' is one of the best production ever in a dance pop song, that could be epic to see the breakdown of it. But any Gaga song is incredible🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@pblaketas]

Love your passion and smile!

[@emersonstelter9045]

Sensacional. Lady Gaga e Red One são gênios

[@karolyneoliveira1547]

Uma obra de arte, essa música parece levar à outra dimensao ❤

[@cmb_cworld]

masterclass

[@bryanj368]

Love it! Awesome mix!

[@MikeAngelusInked82]

OMG!! 🤯 MARAVILLOSO!!

[@bernardoramirez4451]

Gaga, de las mejores estrellas del electro -pop de la época moderna!!

[@K_Harley]

I can feel the same feelings of you Sammy! 😂😂😂

[@targaryennalex555]

YES 😭😭😭 thank you for listening to the recommendation ❤

[@sammymccormack_]

Hehe always! I only want to do the songs you guys want ❤️❤️

[@RodrigonoMundo]

I knew it 😍❤️ This song it’s a truly masterpiece

[@JM-rn6hs]

YAAAY MORE GAGA!!! WE NEED MORE

[@Raees-Mujib-68]

My first time i hear this was in 2009 inside a centre point mall kota kinabalu and i was feeling this very amazing a unique song it was fantastic and awesome, Amazing thank you lady gaga and redOne

[@djucef-raideluxe9879]

4:17 this is fire

[@sefxodyssey]

so cool!!! more gaga pls Sammy!!!

[@sammymccormack_]

More Gaga on the way! ❤️

[@vomitermind8829]

this song has always felt like POWER

[@madhijkoite6340]

please do Paparazzi. the production is INSANE

[@sammymccormack_]

What a song! I'm not sure when it will be, but I would love to do this for you ❤️

[@madhijkoite6340]

@@sammymccormack_ you will LOVE it. The producer made a whole HOUR long video explaining how the song came together. it's wild! just subbed

[@tomasperez7841]

9:28 vocals 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-Wqir29482]

0:53 check the waveform of the two of them, is tiny bit off, that's why you can hear that effect, it's 99% synced.

[@jillmccormack5673]

Just BEAUTIFUL 🦋

[@IcKnic_artist]

This is so amazing ❤❤

[@svd3444]

Please do bloody Mary next!!!

[@M1k3z1n]

GAGA SUPREMACY ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@sammymccormack_]

GAGA SUPREMACY ❤️❤️ (New Gaga video dropping tonight!)

[@thejokerismee]

THE ICONIC BAD ROMANCEEE 😍🔥🔥

[@PinkKitty_08]

I absolutely love these videos! It's so cool hearing each individual part of the song and it really helps me understand what goes into the production of a song. It would be cool to see the deconstruction of Dancing In The Dark by Rihannan or Tipi Tap by Kep1er as the instrumentals sounds pretty insane but if you can't or don't want to it's no biggie. You're so amazing and its always so exciting when you post a new video. ❤

[@sammymccormack_]

I'm so happy you're loving them, and thank you for the love ❤️❤️ I'll see if i can find these tracks for you, can never go wrong with Rihanna!

[@MYSTERIOMUSIK]

Fun fact, the main drum line is a sample from an underground German techno track

[@sammymccormack_]

Wow that's insane, thank you for the culture lesson! Do you know what the song was? I'd love to check it out