Lana Del Rey and the Baroque

         

                                      
          In class we discussed the Baroque Era and its extreme ornamentation. I am a huge Lana Del Rey fan, and I couldn't help but notice traces of classical music in her song "Video Games". Lana Del Rey is such a unique artist that it is impossible not to be intrigued by her music, but I found this song even more fascinating once I compared it to Baroque and classical music. 
          Unlike most modern day music, this song strays away from the usual instruments such as guitar, piano, drums, and a bass guitar. In this song you can hear the deep booming of bells and a mesmerizing blend of strings that rivals a classical orchestra. 

          Lana Del Rey's music incorporates Baroque charactersitics once again in the song "Young and Beautiful". Similarly to "Video Games", she includes classical instruments that form a connection between the world of pop culture and the world of the Baroque. This song in particular represents the over-the-top ways of the Baroque in its building intensity. As the song progresses, the strings become more powerful, creating a strong tension that touches the soul.