I was really struck by how many fans expected there to be *something* during the last set of shows. Night 3 in Vancouver was my first & only show, and it’s the greatest concert I’ve ever attended! The entire set I just kept thinking how clear it is that she wanted to do her absolute best for every part of the show, it was like she knew that each song she was performing was someone’s favorite and wanted to give them her all. I’m a little bummed not by Taylor’s lack of gimmick or surprise, but by the fan expectations!
Sarah, you have a similar gift to Taylor in being able to conjure experiences with words! This post took me right back to my Eras show in 2023. And I’ll be right where you left me 🥹
(I also mourn the loss of The Archer and still wear a Lover Fest bracelet 😳)
You have captured The Eras Tour experience! Not just the concert, but also the before-during-and-after of it all. You are absolutely right that it was a privilege to attend a show. It was a long journey from purchasing tickets in November 2022 to going to the concert in August 2023 (LA N6 🩵) to watching a grainy live stream in December 2024. Happy for Taylor to take all the time she wants and needs until her next era.
Love this summary! I wish she filmed wearing the multicoloured Karma jacket... But I'm hoping for a doco, the 'Taylor's Version' Red tee and so-called Chiefs colours 1989 set signaled that to me. Can't you imagine the b-roll running when she says something like 'this tour brought love to me?' haha
I was really struck by how many fans expected there to be *something* during the last set of shows. Night 3 in Vancouver was my first & only show, and it’s the greatest concert I’ve ever attended! The entire set I just kept thinking how clear it is that she wanted to do her absolute best for every part of the show, it was like she knew that each song she was performing was someone’s favorite and wanted to give them her all. I’m a little bummed not by Taylor’s lack of gimmick or surprise, but by the fan expectations!
Sarah, you have a similar gift to Taylor in being able to conjure experiences with words! This post took me right back to my Eras show in 2023. And I’ll be right where you left me 🥹
(I also mourn the loss of The Archer and still wear a Lover Fest bracelet 😳)
Oh, Chrissy. This is very high praise. Thank you so much! I think we all miss it.
You have captured The Eras Tour experience! Not just the concert, but also the before-during-and-after of it all. You are absolutely right that it was a privilege to attend a show. It was a long journey from purchasing tickets in November 2022 to going to the concert in August 2023 (LA N6 🩵) to watching a grainy live stream in December 2024. Happy for Taylor to take all the time she wants and needs until her next era.
Love this summary! I wish she filmed wearing the multicoloured Karma jacket... But I'm hoping for a doco, the 'Taylor's Version' Red tee and so-called Chiefs colours 1989 set signaled that to me. Can't you imagine the b-roll running when she says something like 'this tour brought love to me?' haha