Lady Gaga MAYHEM vs Requiem: Studio or Live?
Start with Lady Gaga’s studio album MAYHEM, then try the same song on MAYHEM Requiem. The 2026 live release revisits the songs with different arrangements, so it offers another way into the album rather than replacing the originals. “Die With A Smile” is a useful first comparison.
By Kpop From Seoul · Official releases and links checked October 13, 2026. Our suggested listening order is an editorial recommendation.
Choose a recording · Compare two official videos · Pick your next song
MAYHEM and Requiem are different recordings
| Release | What it is | Start here if… |
|---|---|---|
| MAYHEM March 7, 2025 | The studio album: the original recordings. | You want to get to know the songs before comparing performances. |
| Apple Music Live: MAYHEM Requiem May 14, 2026 | Reimagined live arrangements from The Wiltern in Los Angeles. | You already know a song and want to hear it approached differently. |
Release dates: official MAYHEM CD listing and Apple Music’s Requiem page. Gaga’s official catalog classifies Requiem as a live album.
An arrangement is how a song is presented through instruments, rhythm and vocals. A familiar title can therefore lead to a very different recording. When you search for one of these songs, check whether the release says MAYHEM or Apple Music Live.
Compare “Die With A Smile” first
The original is Gaga’s duet with Bruno Mars. Apple Music describes the Requiem performance as an electro-funk reworking. That makes this pair a useful introduction to what “reimagined” means: you can follow one song across two versions instead of learning two unfamiliar songs at once.
Try the original first, then the live clip. Pay attention to the rhythm and instrumental backing as well as the melody. You do not need to choose a winner; the point is to find which recording you want to return to.
The original duet
Watch the original official video on YouTube. Listed in Gaga’s MAYHEM video catalog.
The Requiem performance
Watch the official Apple Music Live clip on YouTube. Also listed in Gaga’s Requiem video catalog.
Where to go after that comparison
For the studio album’s dance side, choose “Abracadabra.” Apple Music’s album notes place it among the dance-floor opening tracks. Watch the official music video, then find the live version on Requiem. Apple describes the live project as featuring Gaga at piano or synths with reimagined arrangements.
For another Requiem performance, try “Killah.” Apple’s album notes highlight its industrial sound. The official live video gives you another example before you commit to the full release. Compare it with the studio recording featuring Gesaffelstein.
Open the release that matches your choice
For the originals, Gaga’s MAYHEM page links to several streaming services. For the live project, her Requiem page links to Apple Music. The clips at the end of this guide let you make the first comparison without opening the full album; full playback options can depend on your service, account and region.
If the duet sends you toward Bruno Mars, our Bruno Mars guide offers a route into his own songs. For another recent pop album to explore, try our Olivia Rodrigo listening guide.
Watch after reading
The videos referenced in this guide are collected here, after the article.
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