The make-up artist who worked with Lady Gaga on the video to her new single ‘Born This Way’ has described the process as a “life-changing experience”.

The singer shot the video for the track, which is the first single taken from her new album of the same name, in New York at the weekend.

In a message on Twitter, Bill Basfield said working with the singer had been “so profound, so inspiring, so incredibly beautiful” that he had been reduced to tears.

After completing the three-day shoot, he added: “After Days of Sensory Overload of Amazing song, Ridiculously Beautiful Imagery, Fashion, Beautiful People, Great friends, and a life changing experience, I am awake again after 24 hours of sleep.”

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has started a countdown for the single’s February 13 release.

The singer will debut 'Born This Way' live at the Grammy Awards in LA on the day of the single's release.

The album, which is the follow-up to 'The Fame' and the extended 'The Fame Monster', is due to be released on May 23.

(by Jason Gregory)