Summary
- I want to make music that’s about something.” She expanded on this idea by describing dance music as something that goes beyond entertainment, saying it allows listeners to move physically while also feeling a deeper sense of rhythm and unity.
- In her view, music can create a connection not only between individuals but also with a broader sense of life and the universe.
- The 67-year-old singer also reflected on a recent performance with Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella in April, noting that the experience felt diminished by the number of audience members filming on their phones.
The La Isla Bonita singer unveiled a visual teaser for her upcoming project Confessions II at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Friday. The presentation featured a 13-minute visual piece incorporating the first six tracks from the album. She explained that the concept behind it centres on human connection, which she considers a core purpose of her music.
According to reports, Madonna stated, “I don’t want to make mindless music. I want to make music that’s about something.” She expanded on this idea by describing dance music as something that goes beyond entertainment, saying it allows listeners to move physically while also feeling a deeper sense of rhythm and unity. In her view, music can create a connection not only between individuals but also with a broader sense of life and the universe.
She further explained that the visual project reflects this theme of connection. The narrative reportedly follows her character emerging from isolation in an apartment and entering a surreal forest-like world filled with symbolic imagery and people. Madonna encouraged audiences to embrace curiosity, take risks, and remain aware and engaged with the world around them.
During the screening, she also requested that attendees place their mobile phones into secure pouches, urging them to disconnect from devices and fully experience the moment. She reportedly told the audience to “put your phones down and connect,” reinforcing her message about presence and human interaction.
The 67-year-old singer also reflected on a recent performance with Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella in April, noting that the experience felt diminished by the number of audience members filming on their phones. She said she struggled to see the faces of people in the crowd because of the constant recording.
Madonna’s upcoming album Confessions II is directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase, also known as TORSO. The project is said to feature appearances from a range of well-known figures, including Sabrina Carpenter, Benedict Cumberbatch, Debi Mazar, Kate Moss, Julia Garner, Odessa A’zion, Richard E. Grant, Honey Dijon, and Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon.
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