Ray of Light is my favorite Madonna album, she managed to unite electronic music with spirituality, I learned many lessons from the lyrics of the songs on this album. You should hear it all one day when you're calm, it's a great album to listen to while lying in bed while resting! Hugs from Brazil.

The production on this track is insane, amazing song.

The best pop artist evrer...this album is gold!

This was a ground breaking album in music in general.

@deriobamba

10 ай бұрын

This was hardly a groundbreaking album. Lots of artist were using EM by this time. This was however, a mile stone from Madonna as it was her first album after Evita, where she actually learned how to have a professional singing voice. If you listen to the albums before Evita and post, you’ll know exactly what I mean.

I'm not really into dance music, and I'm kinda meh on most of Madonna's music, but this is the best song - maybe even album - she has done.

@jaquettajones

3 жыл бұрын

Same - but this is the exception all due to William Orbit who produced it (and his music is amazing) so got it hand it to her , she is no dummy.

@Peejay1966

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@CrystalCoffin

3 жыл бұрын

I think Madonna would be very meh with a talentless nobody like you, too.

@CrystalCoffin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Peejay1966 : I am sure Madonna would be very meh with a talentless nobody like you, too.

@CrystalCoffin

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaquettajones : Let's see if William fucking Orbit has anything in him to write a song that is anywhere near as good as LIKE A PRAYER, LIVE TO TELL, VOGUE or INTO THE GROOVE.

This was the peak of her final act. And credit to her. She did well in the 80's, 90's and 00's not many artists have that kind if ability to adapt and reach a new audience. Peace.

The album Ray of Light is her masterpiece. She got a guy called William Orbit in to produce it. He was regarded as the man in London doing interesting things with sound at the time. He took some persuading I think but how it paid off. This played in every club everywhere at the time. It’s a coherent album from start to finish. 22 years old and still sounds relevant- that’s how ahead of its time it was.

React to the Nothing really matters music video next since you’re currently reacting to the ray of light era! The whole album is pure artistic pop and electronica GOLD!

I never get tired of this track or this video. So much energy and just a representation of our everyday life. Amazing vocals and probably my favorite look out of her many 👏👏 your reaction is appreciated 🙏

“Drowned World (Substitute for Love)” and “Skin” by Madonna! You definitely HAVE TO react to those. They’ll blow your mind both lyrically and productionwise!

This is a piece of work, it just makes me want to move, her look is just everything and we’re talking about 1998!

so, is she going to get the respect she deserves? Her music is amazing!

@rob1231969

4 жыл бұрын

Madonna is an Iconic LEGEND. 💯

This album is the best thing she has ever done! It will never be topped.

OMG! This takes me back to my teens. 😀

I remember after al the sex shown in her book, videos and previous albums, she had a short break and out of no where comes with this album, the best of her career, the best in al sense, music, lyrics, videos, etc. She set the pace for things to come.

This is my first song by Madonna that got me into her I heard at 1 or 2

@andrewthezeppo

3 жыл бұрын

Oh you sweet summer child lol, I was in high school when this came out haha I'm old

The only Madonna song I have ever bought. What a tune!

'The Power of Goodbye' from the same album is wonderful too. The production,the orchestration,the melody and the sentiment behind the lyrics along with Madonna's gorgeous vocals.....it's perfect! I'm sure you will get around to it,and I look forward to that!

Madonna at 40 :critical and commercial major acclaim !Next singles at the time ;DROWNED WORLD (great ballad ) and THE POWER OF GOODBYE (one of my favorite ever ) And the list goes on and on !

Huge song (in my top 5) and interpretation. The orchestration is so spellbinding ... It always makes me dancing like a freak, shaking me in every direction.

I remember way back in early 80s when she first busted out her hit "everybody"on American bandstand, Dick Clark asked her what are her plans for the future her answer was:. "To rule the world" .. well she pretty much has I follow followed her art of music. I was cultured everything Madonna. She s had earned her status her career .. she's change world and. It's effected everyone I'm a positive way.. she's so underated. Madonna will be in our history books I'm proud of her she effected my life, in a very positive way.

The best album ever 🙌🏼

This is the only Madonna album I ever bought, it is fantastic for testing out an audio system, it's got everything and just a full range of amazing sounds.

Awesome!Madonna is such an incredibile artist. You should react to "Live to tell" performance on the Confession tour,where she was hanging from a giant cross...even the Vatican critizied her,as always her message has been misunderstood by many. I voted the Power of goodbye,it's so emotional. Also maybe you could ract to her most recent works,like "God control" music video.Her videos are perfection

@resireg

4 жыл бұрын

The idea of desecration is a cheap stunt. She would be brave if she insulted Jews or Muslims. It is so easy to prophane Christian symbols. Brave people go after other religions too

@TheMH1001

4 жыл бұрын

The vatican did more than criticize her they excommunicated her for the 3rd time!! LOL!! However, excellent suggestion.

You must react this song in live version with Oprah.... Is AMAZING!!

@CarlosAcosta-tk4vh

4 жыл бұрын

Yes to that!!! Best live vocal of Ray of Light!!!

One of my favorites! But my number 1 Madonna song has to be Nothing Really Matters, you should check it out, the lyrical content is just amazing!

@mikedevalk1814

3 жыл бұрын

@Josue2018 Facts!!

Please react to Madonna performing this masterpiece on Oprah while promoting the album. Iconic.

@madgirl1986

4 жыл бұрын

OMG! That one was amazing, the place almost explode with all the people dancing.

You should do all the Ray of Light era videos... so the next ones would be in order: Drowned World Substitute For Love, The Power of Goodbye, Nothing Really Matters & then Beautiful Stranger (which isn't on the album, but I still think it belongs in this era) 👍

@basil33

4 жыл бұрын

One of my fav albums. Frozen is my fav Madonna video

@miroslavbondarev2604

Жыл бұрын

@@basil33 Power of Goodbye

Incredible voice. I love her...

Please, please tell me you are going to do a react to the power of good-bye too?!

@henriqueluz8780

4 жыл бұрын

Please, react to The Power of Good-Bye. It's so beautiful and it's from Ray of Light era.

@theALN88

4 жыл бұрын

Please please please 😊😊😊🙏🙏🙏

@bravesoul5743

4 жыл бұрын

He did 🙂👍

she is the best selling recording artist of all time. and I doubt anyone will ever surpass her. She has been around every decade since the 80s. ,most of my life. she is a treasure. tired of the ageism with this country. if her newer songs were played on the radio they would go to number 1. But now you have to be under 30 to be on the radio.

No one had ever heard of William Orbit the producer or Jonas Akerlund the director...now they are in high demand. thank you Madonna. She has a brilliant sense for talent and who can help her create her vision. And btw lady gaga snagged Jonas Akrelund for her telephone video. i knew it was his work the first time i saw it.

@beat-maker7361

Жыл бұрын

William Orbit was well known in the industry have done music since the 80s. Orbit was indeed in high demand after this, but eventually had a psychotic episode due to drugs and shattered his career. He just started making a comeback, and his latest album "The Painter" is just lovely.

Definitely a song that you don't want to end,so energetic! Check out another great song from album> Nothing Really Matters Either video or live performance at Grammys.👍👍

"Ray of light" is definitely her best album.

react to madonna american life uncensored version

This was (in my opinion) Madonna at her best. The albums Confessions on a dance floor .. Ray of Light .. Music .. and even American Life.

great memories back from 1998. Madonna is a great artist...

I love madonna ❤️

this song is one of the hardest songs to sing live by Madonna

In 2021 this song still slaps.

Madonna won a Grammy for Ray of Light.

Please react to "Secret". It's so beautiful.

Bella! ese gesto de su mano es su marca! me encanta esta mujer!

This is when madonna was her happiest she just had her first child this is what she is expressing her joy like she is a new person .

You should check out Madonna's "I'll Remember". 😀

Great reaction. I suggest: Vogue, Like a Prayer, Take a bow, Music and so many others 😆

Madonna wanted to make an Electronic album that had emotion.Till then electronic music had no feeling.But of course Madonna changed all of that with her Ray Of Light album.You should check it out.

@NostalgiCrazy

3 жыл бұрын

Er, not quite I mean there was Deep House in the early 90s especially with those soulful singers.

@NandoDisco

3 жыл бұрын

@@NostalgiCrazy Exactly. People who said this never knew good dance music.

@NostalgiCrazy

3 жыл бұрын

@@NandoDisco Yeah :( I think it's because it was mostly an underground thing until major artists started doing it.

If it weren't for songs that MADONNA WROTE, hardly anyone would have remembered or mentioned "William Orbit" these days. And it's certainly not the other way round.

I'm not a Madonna is a goddess fan but this album was absolutely brilliant and this track is just one of the best dance tracks ever.

I would love the opportunity to hear your comments on "Candy perfume girl" !!!!!!

@1worldboi

4 жыл бұрын

Pedro Cabo I remember seeing that live at Drowned World Tour. Candy Perfume Girl blew my mind!

@pedrocabo2180

4 жыл бұрын

@@1worldboi Its a great track, and the sounds are mind blowing

Madonna discovered William Orbit the album producer and Jonas Akerlund the video director. No one had ever heard of them. now they are in high demand for their work! Madonna has an unbelievable sense to understand and find talented people to work with. No other pop Artist has ever worked in so many different music and visual genres as Madonna and been so successful. Btw lady Gaga tapped Jonas to do a couple of he videos...just saying how smart lol.

Madonna was queen back in the day

Her Madgesty!!!

Madonna was the first one to work with Jonas akerlund it was art masterpiece this video.... now everyone works with him including Gaga for telephone and many more

My favorite song by her.

!!!!!! Love madonna~😘❤️

Fun fact: The Swede Jonas Åkerlund directed this video and that was a huge thing back then since he sneaked in shots from Stockholm, and even a Swedish TV show called "Bingolotto" with the host Leif "Loket" Ohlsson! (A show mostly known then for being watched by elderly people and not cool at all). 😉

Reaction to the Madonna - Future Lovers / I Feel Love (Live from The Confessions Tour) Madonna has the Record as Highest-Grossing Solo Touring Artist ever

The musical types and influences you mentioned are all correct. Up to that point no one thought that electronica music could be personal so Madonna took electronica and made it her own. This is how she did it. What Madonna is trying to convey through the lyrics and video for the song is not what you are seeing exactly but the imagery you mention is correct. It's really not just about the world and it's really not just about the rush of everyday life in a sense. What Madonna is saying is that she's been in the business or famous for 15 years at that time and she feels like it went as fast as a ray of light can travel. However, it's also referring to her metamorphosis of living consciously and that she is figuring out that she's just getting started. It represents the changes in her life both artistically and personally. She had just finished Evita the movie. She won a Golden Globe for best actress. She took vocal lessons for the first time in her life to prepare for Evita so her vocal range increased and improved immensely in a very short amount of time. She discovered that she had a entire lower register in her vocal abilities that she never used prior to the Evita Soundtrack and to this album. The vocal changes are very obvious on this album "Ray of Light" if you compare her music prior to the filming of Evita you will notice a huge difference when she sings. She is also discussing or referencing her new found motherhood. She just given birth to her daughter, Lourdes, two years before she made this album. The entire album reflects on her spiritual awakening in a sense, the changes in her approach to life for the reasons I mentioned earlier and specifically motherhood. Madonna lost her own mother at the age of five so there was always a hole in her that was never filled until she looked into her daughter's eyes for the very first time. This album shattered records everywhere and was very different than any other album she had done prior. Madonna also won five Grammys for this album. It was the first time she was ever given an Grammy award for her own music. It took 15 years, multiple albums and Evita for her to be taken seriously. Madonna has always been told by critics and people in general that she can't sing. However, as of now she has been in the business for almost 40 years and at the top of her game where none of the girls that came after her can touch her heels including men and groups as well. They're always two steps behind her. Madonna has always been ahead of her time. It is us that need to catch up to her. Good job with your reactional video. Don't worry about not catching the back story although a lot Madonna's music is personal she changes it into 3rd person and uses less specific lyrics so that it will appeal to the masses. She did just that with the entire album. Listen to album again and know she is speaking about herself. She was very open at the time about the backstory to this album. She really never opened up this much about the personal matters that inspired her music prior to this album. She only got into details when it came to songs that were making a public statement like voting, sex, teenage pregnancy, HIV, safe sex, America being so uptight with sex/sexuality but not violence to point they wouldnt and still don't air condom commercials but we can see a head shot off someone in great detail. Enjoyed it and it makes me happy to see so many of you reacting to specifically Madonna but all artists. Keep it up!

I Love This Music Video! Sounds & Looks So Good! Iconic! Thanks For Sharing Your Reaction!

This Song & Music Video Always Makes Me Nostalgic & Makes Me Remember How Good The 90's Were!

hi Dereck Reacts :) saw your channel and watch madonna ray of light video love it :) i click like and subscribe :) i have love madonna music and videos and madonna since the 1980's will love her forever :)

Her best album ever IMO.

This song kicks it up and I love it!,,,,it shows so much but you can’t take your eyes off of anything! It awesome like your reactions 👍👍👍💙💙😎THANK YOU,zane

Def Madonna's best album - produced by the brilliant William Orbit and it shows!

AMAZING!!!!👑😍👏

Amazing message for the ones who want to listen

That music video it's so late 90s

Hey Dereck, discovered your channel last weekend, and binged through your reaction vids, am flabbergasted about some of your choices. So many from my teenage years that you go crazy on! In a good way 🤪. But what struck me the most is your hand moves on particular sounds you hear👂😀. I have and do the exact same 😂 . Keep going dude, just awesome ❤😘

@DereckReacts

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you yes...I noticed I do that alot. Glad your enjoying the channel ❤️

Most madonna fans think Ray of Light is her best album but I beg to differ my favorites is her earlier albums like bed time stories.

Her best....

I love your reactions! You have to React to ghosttown by Madonna, it suits perfect for this quarantine times.

React to Nothing really matters PLEASEEEEEEE

@calvinlocklear4852

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing Fails is awesome too

Madonna at her best..

Ray of light one of the best!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You should react to Madonna's Live Performances Thats where the magic happens

great song, I love it! Une de mes préférées de Madonna.

Dereck, I enjoy listening to your reactions!!! I would love to see you react to Madonna's song/video of "Live To Tell" which is one of her BEST ballads!!!!

Great workout song

You should do more Madonna, maybe Like a Prayer next? :)

Ray of Light and Vogue. Two of my favorite Madonna songs! You need to check out her Vogue video and the MTV performance too!

React the Power of Good-bye

I think you missed this little Madonna gem (w/Justin Timberlake): "4 Minutes to Save the World", from the Get Smart movie. Great visuals in the video as well.

life is like that one moment you are flying next moment you are in lock down, then no toilet paper.

React madonna everybody!

🤔 i Must Admit - Ther was a time wen I thot to myself.. "Why In The Hell Wud People Want To Take The Time To Listen To A Complete Stranger Give His / Her Opinion about a song unless they were like a choreographers or professional dancer or music teacher or voice analyst or voice coach or something like that, but, I have to admit . "THAT I AM REALLY DRAWN IN BY THIS GUY'S ANALYSIS OF THEZ MUSIC VIDEOS FOR SONE REASON!!! (He is really quite good and interesting to listen to!!🌟🌟👍👍⭐⭐) 😁

Please react to Ray Of Light live Oprah

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From Uruguay ❤❤❤

Hi Dereck, I hope you could react to the live version of Ray of Light Madonna on Oprah. I think you would enjoy that version 🙂👍

Two other good Madonna videos are LIVE TO TELL from the AT CLOSE RANGE motion picture and BEAUTIFUL STRANGER from the AUSTIN POWERS movie .

Reaction to Madonna - Sooner or Later (Oscar 1991) ΙS AMAZING

Your next video please... "Alive" of Sia (Live in Graham Norton Show) 👏👏👏 EPIC live performance of a female singer 💪😉 #Alive #Sia 🇦🇺

Do LIKE A PRAYER!! It's my favorite and arguably her most controversial

you should watch/react to Madonna on Oprah performing Ray Of Light! It's so epic!

Its Ziggy stardust her voice is amazing and crazy

You're beautiful dude. So is Madonna.

React to Madonna- Take a bow

This has a lot in common with Grace Jones video Pull up to the Bumper. The Same people must have made them both. Lots of the same effects.

Love it! ❤️❤️❤️Pls react to nothing really matters!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼