The Little Monsters are presently being nourished. Not only is Lady Gaga assuming a main role in the forthcoming Joker: Folie à Deux, where she portrays Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, but she has also recently unveiled a concept album dedicated to the film. Named Harlequin, this unexpected album, consisting of tracks included in the film, was entirely produced by Gaga and her fiancé, Michael Polansky.
Therefore, to mark the new release, could there be anyone more suitable than a devoted Gaga enthusiast (moi) to react to the album live? Below, you’ll find my 15 reflections on Harlequin.
1. Before diving in, a brief introduction to Gaga’s character in Joker is worthwhile. She portrays Lee Quinzel, an obsessive aficionado of the Joker who becomes infatuated with him. A press announcement has labeled the film as an “exploration of the raw, emotional complexity of a woman who thrives in chaos, a genre-defying force who cannot be contained.” I anticipate the soundtrack will explore this twisted romance—the narrative of two solitary souls coming together. But who can say for certain!