I’d never heard of Sia before discovering the provocative video for ‘Chandelier,’ in which 12-year-old dancer Maddie Ziegler performs an avant garde routine wearing a flesh-colored leotard.
Some called the video a pedophile’s dream come true, but most people were just impressed by the kid’s dance moves.
I’m writing these posts a few days before the next episodes of The Voice, meaning two more people will have been sent home before the week is through.
For that reason, I’m not aiming to feature my favorite remaining contestants, or turn this theme week into a prediction of the final four. I will close out the week with performances by two of the strongest contenders, but today and tomorrow I’m featuring singers who have already packed their bags.
I’ve been wanting to feature this song and video for several weeks now but I was caught up in the desert island picks.
I first discovered Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ through one of those annoying click-book Facebook posts by Huffington Post, Vulture or Slate: “You’ll be amazed by this new video by Sia!”
I hate falling for those things, but the truth is they’re often worthwhile. This one was.
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