Why Lady Gaga Scrapped the Original Concept to her Enigma Las Vegas Show

[@sinnersprayers]

Enigma was supposed to be reimagined to fit Chromatica aesthetic in 2020 but after Covid happened they just ended up cancelling the show and focus on Jazz and Piano instead.

[@dragonicelv]

@sinnersprayers wow, didn't know this. Interesting that also Chromatica ball had it's concept changed as well.

[@sinnersprayers]

@@dragonicelv I guess she just wasn't feeling the vibe after having to cancel all the promo they had planned because of the pandemic. The CBT concept being changed is actually a full circle moment as she revealed in her 2020 interview with Zane Lowe that the album was almost titled ”Free Woman” and the album was insipired by the thought of fame being a prison.

[@ale2988]

i remember this, an insider said Enigma (ofc), stupid love and Rain on me would make the setlist too

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@sinnersprayers that makes sense, it wouldve been cool to see enigma re imagined for the chromatica era

[@franciscomata6612]

Those photos are AMAZING, the concept was just so good, visually exciting, enigmatic also dark. I wish we had that.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@franciscomata6612 they did look cool

[@marcoberti2222]

Guys shes a mastermind..she tuned down the enigma show TO LET JAZZ AND PIANO SHINE! I think it was her strategy to be perceived as a SINGER not a popstar.

[@deruginan]

This man talked her out of her concept? Just, no.

[@dallas9970]

@9:51 top left sketch is referencing the "monster caskets" gaga comes out of in the beginning of the Bad Romance video

[@Vixen___incubi]

She needs to work with more women creative directors, because the men will literally talk her out of her original ideas and make her do something so cheap terrible

[@MistarZtv]

Disease is sounding like its shaping up to be a very dark and industrial era, perhaps some of the concepts and ideas from Enigma and original Chromatica would find its way into LG7.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@MistarZtv that is a possibility, whatever she got plan i cant wait to experience the rest of LG7 especially the visuals

[@Mary.420]

Thank for the links, this video was very informative ❤❤❤

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@Mary.420 thanks for watching

[@asmrtpop2676]

I loved this show. Piano and jazz one was amazing too. I went to both separately in 2019. What a year. Always likes how the song Enigma references it and also says “we could be jokers” lol. Edit: Don’t forget she was playing a lot of Bayonetta at this time and was heavily inspired by it. She also was inspired by Hatsune Miku lol.

[@gagastan4048]

Need her to produce a live action Bayonetta film or series

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@asmrtpop2676 oh yea i didnt realize that she dose mention joker omg her mind 😭thats right, didnt she tweet about playing bayonetta or something? now its all starting to make sense especially when you mentioned hatsune miku, im glad you had a great time at both shows

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@gagastan4048 yes

[@asmrtpop2676]

@@Playlist_PopYes she did tweet about playing it! I’m no good at digging up old tweets but I distinctly remember that moment haha

[@dragonicelv]

Someone's done some digging again. Cool stuff. And about the Enigma show. Yeah, I don't know. I didn't care about it, although I tend to be obsessed with everything she does.

[@edenpalmermusic]

Actually, same. I stopped caring about Gaga between Joanne and Chromatica, so that time is kind of a blur for me.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@dragonicelv it is cool seeing the sketches and other details that couldve been, what are your thoughts so far on the new era coming friday?

[@aesetrical]

looooove the gaga videos

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@aesetrical thank you

[@shawnbay2211]

It feels like gaga’s been planning an edgy return 4EVER by now. Joanne tour was kinda edgy but didn’t commit 2 it. Enigma was edgy but didn’t fall through. It’s like gaga’s been presenting as sweeter & conventionally appropriate 4 a while. But now is the time !! It has 2 !! She’s been holding out the energy 4 almost a decade so she can pour all the edge in this era 🫢

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@shawnbay2211 i cant wait for this new era to began

[@RapNB2011]

No thanks 😊

[@asmrtpop2676]

The double S probably means it’s pronounced “essence”.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@asmrtpop2676 thanks

[@m.e.c.5837]

Enigma felt so disjointed and underwhelming. It absolutely wasn't Vegas or Gaga worthy. I mean she was amazing don't get me wrong (we had a great time!) but after that I saw Katy's and that production was EXPENSIVE and had a clear story and it was structured.

[@NobleWolf33]

And now Katy’s flopping

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@m.e.c.5837 do you think if gaga had a different story planned the experience wouldve been better?

[@cjd99201]

I loved the Enigma residency. My sole issue with it is the scripting wasn't that great; effective but not great.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@cjd99201 what changes do you think the scripting needed to improve it?

[@tsxtina2919]

I saw both shows and honestly hated The Enigma show. I thought it was just very corny. But The Jazz and Piano one was amazing. Her talent really shines when she leaves all the bs gimmicks behind.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@tsxtina2919 she dose have an amazing talent, maybe the engima wasnt what some expected but we know she can give us both singer and pop star, im glad you enjoyed yourself at her jazz & piano show

[@tsxtina2919]

@@Playlist_Pop that was one of the best nights of my life. It was New Year’s Eve. So I got to see Gaga at regular time at 8 and at 10 I ran to the Planet Hollywood to see Xtina. That really was one for the books

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@tsxtina2919 what a great way to bring in the new year by seeing two incredible super stars, definitely one for the books

[@ALEXEISASHCOV]

Enigma was too colorful. The neon colored are not good looking at all. Jazz and piano was in fact better. It was really a growth in Gaga's career.

[@Playlist_Pop]

@@ALEXEISASHCOV whats a concept you think wouldve been better for enigma?