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MarineCombatEngineer

(12,399 posts)
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 10:25 AM Mar 16

I confess that I didn't know much about Taylor Swift's music other than the repukes hated her,

so, I decided to check her music out and this is what I found:



I am now a huge fan of Taylor Swift and her sticking it to the repukes and pissing them off is a bonus in my book.
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I confess that I didn't know much about Taylor Swift's music other than the repukes hated her, (Original Post) MarineCombatEngineer Mar 16 OP
New Swiftie myself.... mtngirl47 Mar 16 #1
Thank you for tnis. Will watch the whole thing later. Just watched the niyad Mar 16 #3
Thanks for this. MarineCombatEngineer Mar 16 #6
She is good. SarahD Mar 16 #2
I grew up on 50's, 60's and 70's music, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 16 #4
She has freedom from the dictates of the entertainment industry EYESORE 9001 Mar 16 #5
They just don't know how to respond to her other than hatred, MarineCombatEngineer Mar 16 #8
I like that she seems to be herself and unlike so many many many women performers who, rather than hlthe2b Mar 16 #7
My favorite is the karma song kimbutgar Mar 16 #9
Her song with The National is lovely. tanyev Mar 16 #10
Wow!! Alliepoo Mar 16 #13
My favorite of her songs - music video, performance from her 2015 tour, video on the making of the music video: highplainsdem Mar 16 #11
She is an absolutely amazing Alliepoo Mar 16 #12

mtngirl47

(990 posts)
1. New Swiftie myself....
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 10:35 AM
Mar 16

I found this Tiny Desk Concert that made me respect her musical and lyrical chops....



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niyad

(113,348 posts)
3. Thank you for tnis. Will watch the whole thing later. Just watched the
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 10:47 AM
Mar 16

first couple of minutes, loved the age spread in the audience, and the fact that tgey clearly love her.

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,399 posts)
6. Thanks for this.
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:17 AM
Mar 16

My appreciation of her musical talents continues to grow and her hatred of the MAGAt's and their agenda against the US is refreshing.

SarahD

(1,196 posts)
2. She is good.
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 10:41 AM
Mar 16

Detractors point out that she doesn't have a great voice. That's true, but she writes great songs with clever lyrics. She knows how to make an emotional connection with her music. Best of all, she is not a manufactured pop idol who just churns out what the record company dictates.

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,399 posts)
4. I grew up on 50's, 60's and 70's music,
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:00 AM
Mar 16

the likes of Buddy Holly, Cream, Jefferson Airplane, etc., and I find her voice very consoling, others may not, but I think she has one of the most beautiful singing voices I've ever heard.

EYESORE 9001

(25,944 posts)
5. She has freedom from the dictates of the entertainment industry
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:10 AM
Mar 16

That’s gotta be scary as hell to MAGAts.

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,399 posts)
8. They just don't know how to respond to her other than hatred,
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:23 AM
Mar 16

but the younger generation, including my grand children, great grandchildren's love her music and her stance on Been-A-Dick Donald and his treasonous band of MAGAt's is what will win us the election in 2024.

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)
7. I like that she seems to be herself and unlike so many many many women performers who, rather than
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:21 AM
Mar 16

rely on their singing, dancing, and other talents--accentuated by eye-catching costumes--do the opposite. It seems they just go with excessive nudity and trashiness--especially in their overwhelmingly vulgar lyrics and language. I'm no prude but that does nothing for me.

Admittedly, I'm not yet into her music, but I'm quite willing to give her credit for her maturing talent and give her an extended listen. And her politics... just a bonus.

kimbutgar

(21,163 posts)
9. My favorite is the karma song
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:55 AM
Mar 16

I was substituting 3rd grade class and the teacher have given them free choice time in the lesson plan. Several girls asked for me to play Taylor’s songs with the words and they sang along. I was surprised at how her songs have positive messages about loving yourself and not letting things get to you.

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Alliepoo

(2,221 posts)
12. She is an absolutely amazing
Sat Mar 16, 2024, 01:15 PM
Mar 16

Young woman. I admire her, her spunk and her courage and I’m glad that my grands and young people everywhere have her as a role model to look up to. And for what it’s worth- I think she has a beautiful voice and is a great singer and talented songwriter. I was lucky enough to get tix to her Eras show in Indy this coming November. My 13 yr old grandson is a huge fan and I’ve got to say I’m looking forward to seeing the concert with him even if we are in the nosebleed section! Thank goodness for Jumbotrons! We are in the process of trying to find a hotel for the night and somewhere to park for the concert. Her shows are so huge and so popular it’s gonna be crazy!!

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