Gaga’s Sound of Music tribute ‘epic and unexpected’

SAY what you like about Gaga, she has a serious set of pipes. Her Sound of Music Oscars tribute was one of the best things to come out of the awards ceremony.

WELL, we weren’t expecting this from Gaga.

The singer paid tribute to the The Sound of Music at the 87th Academy Awards on Sunday night, and say what you will about the quirky Lady, she’s got a serious set of pipes.

Performing a melody of songs from the iconic 1965 film, including My Favourite Things, Edelweiss and Climb Every Mountain, the engaged star received a standing ovation from the audience.

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Lady Gaga blew everyone away with her flawless Sound of Music tribute at the Oscars.

The stunning medley was met with tears from Julie Andrews who played Maria in the musical, who joined Gaga on stage afterwards, praising her performance.

“I really put my heart into preparing it, and I’m really excited to entertain the nominees tonight,” Gaga said on the red carpet before the ceremony.

Lady Gaga and Julie Andrews embrace on the Oscars stage.

Lady Gaga was one of several music acts who performed at the ceremony, along with Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Tim McGraw, Tegan and Sara and Maroon 5. But it was the Bad Romance singer’s flawless montage that really hit the high notes. The 28-year-old’s performance, in honour of the film’s 50th anniversary, is already being called a career defining moment.

The hills were once again alive, thanks to Lady Gaga.

#word @ladygaga “@jessetyler: I fully support a revival of Sound of Music with Lady Gaga.”

— Valerie Bertinelli (@Wolfiesmom) February 23, 2015

This @ladygaga Julie andrews mash up is e v e r y t h i n g #Oscars #SoundOfMusic

— Sophie Hensser (@hensoir) February 23, 2015

#Oscars highpoint: @ladygaga singing Climb Every Mountain on Sound Of Music 50th anniversary, followed by Julie Andrews on-stage hug. Love!

— Lisa Wilkinson (@Lisa_Wilkinson) February 23, 2015

Epic and unexpected, just as @ladygaga does. #Oscars #SoundOfMusic

— Pandora (@pandora_radio) February 23, 2015

If you'd told me tonight I'd be listening to Lady Gaga sing The Sound of Music, I'da told you to put the crackpipe down. #girlcansingthough!

— Karen Walrond (@Chookooloonks) February 23, 2015

Two career-defining iconic performances. Lady Gaga, the absolute most talented pop singer of our generation pic.twitter.com/uCa9oXIatH

— Thot Pocket (@shinyandres) February 23, 2015

Doesn't matter what you think of @ladygaga, pulling off that #soundofmusic number in front of the #oscars crowd was impressive

— Nick Lehman (@NickL) February 23, 2015

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