With a 44-song set list spanning 10 albums, the singer put on a show, cementing her iconic status.
Countless artists are eager to get back on the road in 2020 after the pandemic put a stop to live music. Many of them, like Drake and Beyoncé, are starting tours this year for the first time in half a decade or more. , However, one act hasn’t seen the road since 2018, and the gap between now and then includes four No. 1 albums, two re-recordings of previous releases, and a history-making ten spots on the Billboard Top Ten. She is singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
In November 2022, Swift announced the Eras Tour. The show was marketed as “a journey through the musical eras of Swift’s career”, and there was intense speculation about what it would mean. Last night (March 17), after more than four months of agony and dire waiting, he showed up for us.
He divided the evening into different ages but not in chronological order. With a massive 44-song setlist that clocked in at three hours and (yes, seriously) 13 minutes, the night answered long-standing questions and defied fans’ wildest dreams at every turn. If the Eras Tour ticket controversy kept you on the other side of the door at State Farm Stadium, don’t worry: We’ve highlighted the moments from the night that surprised us.
Gayle and Paramore gave the crowd a warm welcome
While Taylor’s set had enough incredible moments to fill five articles of this length, it would be a misstep not to mention the opening acts of Gayle and Paramore. The former is best known for his viral single ‘adcdefu’. Taylor Gail Rutherford was overwhelmed with emotion at having to open for such a monumental tour, and took several opportunities to show her gratitude.
Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams echoed similar sentiments. The band took a brief break from their set as Williams told the story of knowing Swift when they were both teen artists in Nashville. She reached out to Swift after the infamous VMA incident and the friendship blossomed. When Williams gave a heartfelt speech about how special Taylor is as an artist and a musician, she was almost drowned out by emotional screams. The mob knew this all too well.
Stage visuals that shifted to depict each era
Compared to previous Swift tours, the stage took on a dramatically scaled-back design. Instead of giant inflatable snakes or sparking cages that fly above the audience, he opted for sparse, understated props. But don’t be fooled: Swift still managed to prove that she’s one of the best in the game for bringing her music to life visually.
Most of the heavy lifting fell aesthetically to the jumbotrons in the back to separate each individual era. From a stunning video of melting snow that reveals a dense, earthy forest representing the ‘Evermore’ era, to an ethereal, abstract mosaic of purple lights and flowers that ‘Speak Now’, the only single on the setlist from ‘Enchanted’ Indicates the song. These brief intervals created an atmosphere of awe.
Other subtle visual details proved to be a clever way to communicate each track. Dancers wore classic Swift outfits during ‘Look What You Made Me Do’. Small flakes of white confetti imitating snow fell during the outro of ‘All’s Well (Ten Minute Version)’. There was also the illusion of Swift diving onstage or floating on a cloud — every choice made it clear that the production choice was deliberate and well thought out during her time there.
Swift getting sentimental on top of a rustic cabin
Each era of the show had its own triumphs, but nothing was quite as fanciful as the portion dedicated to her Grammy-winning Album of the Year, ‘Folklore.’ Swift ushers in the era with a beautiful delivery of the lyrics on the deep-cut “Seven.” When she appeared on the roof of a moss-covered rustic cabin in a flowing lilac gown and began singing “Invisible String,” fans gasped in wonder.
The album featured some of the era’s biggest hits (such as the intertwined love triangle ballad, ‘Cardigan’, ‘August’, and ‘Betty’), as well as arresting arrangements of tracks that would die hard. Swiftie was concerned that the cut would not make it, such as ‘My Tears Ricochet’. One of the most downright surprising moments of the entire night came during her performance of the “Illicit Affairs” outro, which she elevated to a dramatic rock sound. If fans were curious about how such a folk-inspired song would play out in stadiums, the answer is: surprisingly.
Stripped back sets of ‘Mirrorball’ and ‘Tim McGraw’
Each era of the show had its own triumphs, but nothing was as fanciful as the portion devoted to their Grammy-winning album of the year, ‘Folklore. The deep cut into the Swift era begins with a beautiful delivery of the song on “Seven.” When she appeared in a flowing lilac gown on the moss-covered rustic cabin roof and began singing “Invisible String,” fans gasped in wonder.
The album featured some of the era’s biggest hits (such as the intertwined love triangle ballads ‘Cardigan’, ‘August’, and ‘Betty’), as well as restrained arrangements of tracks that were hard to beat. Will die from Swifty was worried that it would not make the cut, as did ‘My Tears Ricochet’. One of the most downright surprising moments of the entire night came during her performance of the “Illicit Affairs” outro, which she elevated to a dramatic rock sound. If fans were curious about how such a folk-inspired song would fare in a stadium, the answer is: surprisingly.
Each era of the show had its own triumphs, but nothing was as fanciful as the portion devoted to their Grammy-winning album of the year, ‘Folklore. The deep cut into the Swift era begins with a beautiful delivery of the song on “Seven.” When she appeared in a flowing lilac gown on the moss-covered rustic cabin roof and began singing “Invisible String,” fans gasped in wonder.
The album featured some of the era’s biggest hits (such as the intertwined love triangle ballads ‘Cardigan’, ‘August’, and ‘Betty’), as well as restrained arrangements of tracks that were hard to beat. Will die from Swifty was worried that it would not make the cut, as did ‘My Tears Ricochet’. One of the most downright surprising moments of the entire night came during her performance of the “Illicit Affairs” outro, which she elevated to a dramatic rock sound. If fans were curious about how such a folk-inspired song would fare in a stadium, the answer is: surprisingly.
Multiple love letters to her longtime fans
More than anything, Swift’s kick-off show was a reminder of the relationships she’s developed with her loyal fan base over the past fifteen years. From joking about in-fandom memes (she referred to ‘Evermore’ as “an album that I absolutely love, despite what some of you guys on TikTok say”), attendees Swift’s devotion to her fans was evident, with a comment about the space for “boys, girls, and [her] non-binary friends” to make her show more inclusive, praising the elaborate costumes. .
At the start of the night, Swift addressed the crowd directly for the first time: “I don’t know how to process all of this and the way it’s making me feel,” she admitted. Maybe it was just the bright light, but she looked good. The genuine feeling of this highly anticipated reunion was more than reciprocity; Many fans held back tears of excitement even before the show even started.
It’s hard to blame her: The foundation of Swift’s career rests on how hard she worked to achieve such a close rapport with her listeners. Years of mutual adoration culminated in State Farm Stadium showcasing its upbeat pulse, and it’s clear that with the Eras Tour, Swift is sending a love letter to those who’ve been there since the beginning.
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