Alligators, pachyderms, and towering necked creatures, how extraordinary!
Katy Perry made a triumphant comeback to “Saturday Night Live” yesterday evening (Oct. 12) to showcase her latest album. While the dazzling singer did not grace the comedy sketches this time, fear not – her sensational presence and that of her talented band made sure their music echoed with a resounding roar.
Perry’s opening performance for the night was exactly what everyone expected, a rendition of her hit song “Roar.” This song holds the impressive achievement of being her eighth single to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart and it is also the first single from her highly anticipated album, “Prism.” The contrast between her performance at the VMAs last August and this one was quite striking. During the VMAs, she portrayed a boxer in a boxing ring, but this time, she stayed true to the jungle theme of the song’s music video. Perry looked stunning in a short leopard print dress, exuding a queen of the jungle vibe. Surrounding her on stage were a group of talented instrumentalists and singers, who were all dressed in various animal costumes. To complete the jungle atmosphere, the stage was covered in tropical foliage.
However, it was her rendition of “Walking on Air,” the newly unveiled track from her album “Prism,” that truly stole the show. Gone were the wild jungle creatures and the Tarzan and Jane costumes; instead, a modern, minimalist aesthetic took center stage. The set design featured sleek, white elements that appeared straight out of a 90s vision of the future. To create the illusion of flight, the backup dancers manipulated fabric screens, which, when combined with strategically placed offstage fans, created a mesmerizing sense of soaring through the air. Adding to the theatricality, all the lights in the studio suddenly faded, leaving only a pulsating strobe light to highlight the breathtaking silhouettes of Perry and her talented dancers.
With its Eurodance-infused essence, the second promotional single from the album “Prism” solidified Katy Perry’s latest record as a diverse and eclectic masterpiece. This track effortlessly embraced various influences and musical moods, effortlessly transitioning from the empowering, rock-infused sound of “Roar” to a vibrant and electronically-driven beat that enticed listeners to hit the dancefloor.
Perry might have been the sole pop sensation to make an appearance on the “SNL” stage during the recent weekend, but her supposed rival Lady Gaga also made a surprising cameo. Following her previous Miley Cyrus impersonation, Vanessa Bayer showcased her impersonation skills once again by portraying Gaga on The Lady Gaga Show. The sketch featured hilarious backup dancers escorting guests onto the stage, with Bruce Willis’s portrayal of Michael Kors being exceptionally brilliant. Taran Killam also joined the fun as the DJ sidekick.
Up next? Edward Norton is set to appear on the famous comedy show “SNL” in a fortnight, accompanied by the talented Janelle Monae as the musical performer.
