Guitarist REACTS to MIRRORBALL by Taylor Swift

[@zia0576]

Taylor and Jack Antonoff has a really good friendship. Jack was part of the band BLEACHERS, he produces for his own band. Back then NO one has ever asked / trusted him to produce for them. But Taylor did, and it was not just for her any album, but she trusted him for her first FULL POP ALBUM - 1989 , as you know she was a country artist and this album was her transition to Pop. 1989 - was later awarded as ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the Grammy's, and also the Most Awarded Pop Album of all time. Up until now. This has opened the door for otherS to get Jack to produce for them .Including Lorde's - MELODRAMA ( critocally acclaimed album) Lana del Rey's - NFR also a critically acclaimed. Taylor has worked with Jack since 1989 onwards ( 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, EVERMORE) So they're really best friends.

[@robertthompson7242]

look up Sweeter Than Fiction; filming for One Chance was a year before 1989.. Bleachers was started in 2014, before that solo project, his band was "fun" and also Steel Train. He has started a new band, called Red Hearse, since 2019. None of his various bands have ever officially disbanded, but he has just been working on other types of collaborations. Taylor used to hang out with his girlfriend, Lena Dunham (Jack and Lena split in 2017). Lena is in the Bad Blood video -- the woman with the cigar.

[@julietteaugusthead3270]

(the precautions you take while talking about stuff regarding Taylor and her music always cracks me up so much, a grown ass man being terrified of swifties on the internet will never not be funny to me) I love how well crafted your videos are, and how thoughtful and educational your reactions always are, thanks for putting up with us and please keep them coming !

[@MsSera21]

I feel we can intense but are usually nice lol

[@kamallb4650]

😭

[@AndrewFriedberg]

Honestly, it's not being terrified of saying things people won't like. I'm more worried about saying something that I can't back up, or just getting something totally wrong (which I've done a few times). And I have said some less-than-flattering things about her in a few videos. I won't rehash them here, but so far everyone has taken it as being my opinion and not worth getting too upset about. I promise you, if we hit a dud in one of these songs, I will let it be known.

[@marabu_00]

You're always so sweet and entertaining! I'm curious if you ever go to listen to the studio version as well because the instrumentation is special for this one as well. Thanks for the video!

[@robertthompson7242]

She usually tours after an album release; she released Lover in 2019, but didn't tour right away. She had limited her US tours (Loverfest) to just two venues, because her mother has both breast cancer and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She works on every aspect of the stage shows -- stage design, costume, choreography, colors, aesthetic -- she is very involved with all the people who put it together for her. A lot of her people (band, backup singers, dancers) have been with her for years, so _not_ touring affects a lot of people around her. [edit -- you said it at the end! I'll leave it up anyway.]

[@Michelle-ev8if]

Wow. You just got so many things that she discussed later in this long pond session and her documentary Miss Americana (I would really like to see your reaction to this one btw). The bridge of this song is so powerful to me. I’ve never been a natural, all I do is try, try, try… Yes, it would be interesting to see you checking the comments. I haven’t watched Cats or Can’t stop the music yet. I usually avoid bad movies… am I missing something 😉?

[@aaronrdomanais]

mirrorball is my first fave after my first listen to folklore

[@ivy5919]

I am so happy that you like Mirrorball ! It's my favorite from Folklore. I hope you're gonna react or listen to the original version because the instrumental is so different and so dreamy!!

[@stevenstewart782]

That I've never been a natural all I do is try try try line seems to me like a direct reference to all of her detractors claiming she can't sing. She's basically admitting here that she is not powerful natural vocalist she's had to work at it for years to get where she's at now

[@robertthompson7242]

She rather explicitly linked it to a song about a fictional addict suffering from depression, and almost committing suicide in the intro(This is Me Trying). This is about her "addiction" to performing, and the stage; the need to be in the spotlight. I really get riled with the "she isn't a good singer" narrative. The idea that she lacks "power" isn't about her voice, but how she used it. Some people didn't like the tone; and she wasn't full grown when she started. But imo most of the criticism was because success came so early in her career. She had a record deal with RCA at 14; they didn't sign her because she couldn't sing. She walked at 15, but she kept the song publication deal with Sony until she left BMLG. A lot of the reason her voice sounds so much different in recordings now, is how the sound engineer/producer places it in the mix, and what effects they use. She has had on and off vocal lessons since she was in elementary school, winning karaoke contests, and singing the national anthem (at 11 yo) at a 76'ers game.

[@davideamon8248]

I’m watching this and listening to wildest dreams TV simultaneously

[@mariah8635]

Same

[@Anna13Tonks]

Omg I love it so much

[@naara.g]

If you're interested in hearing her talk about her experience being a celebrity as a kid, you should check out her documentary Miss Americana on Netflix. It really dives deep into her life.

[@leahbelieva]

One of my favs from the album. It is weird. But her explaining the meaning was so beautiful. That need to perform. I think even outside of the celebrity culture people feel that way for their families or jobs and so on. It is exhausting. Love this one.

[@Mravenrocks]

That's was a very nice intro. Once again an amazingly mature and honest analysis of the video+music, and you are still motivating me to keep practicing my guitar. I would completely watch a video about your reading comments and I would way the I Can't Stop The Music video but honestly, as much as I LOVE Taylor I wouldn't watch a video about Cats (the movie isn't so bad that it's good, it's more like they tried to make a serious film that's just low quality and boring). Also, you always make me laugh with your videos. Thanks for making my day brighter.

[@MsSera21]

I really like the album version of mirrorball and how it contrasts with the acoustic version. I like how the song is about literal events - the pandemic, her plans being upended- but it lends itself to interpretations about her own celebrity more generally and also intimate relationships. Is she singing to her fans, or a lover, or both?

[@alessandratelles2725]

I love the musical intros! I'm super up for a spotify playlist crafted by you! Also, love the reactions and analysis, would be nice to see you reacting to Fiona Apple. And oh! I don't know exactly why, but Mirror Ball reminds me so much of There She Goes by The La's

[@raquelklein2205]

when folklore was released It Just made us stop and think about ourselfs, it was so sentimental, so intimate. This song is one of my fav ever. Thanks for doing these videos, i could spend hours watching It. Youre amazing!

[@elizabethviverito3183]

Yes, do the video. I would enjoy your comments and feedback. Thank you for your reactions.

[@STAYSWIFTIESCIRCUS]

*DEF ONE OF MY FAVES SONG ON THE ALBUM😭💖💖*

[@elisamaer9914]

You are so talented and we love you singing and playing the guitar. And thanks for good analysis and reactions to Taylor's music.

[@meglea7065]

"Spinning in highest heels" is also a lyric from Dashboard Confessional 'you have stolen my heart'

[@lizquin6688]

Love this reaction, as always. Also, this channel is completely about you! If you want to tell a story, or you feel like you need to tell a context of something, we are all ears yasss

[@laylamaria2499]

You should react to Reputation The making of a song, where taylor shows how she wrote her songs, you can find here on youtube

[@Kim-eo6vo]

Love your reactions! And it’s so cool how fast you can pick up the guitar notes for the songs 🙌

[@charlieweathersbymusic]

1- yes I would be interested in you reading comments 2- Please react to Cats. I saw it in theaters and it was an incredible experience, I couldn't stop laughing the entire time

[@Leylahsong]

I love it here.

[@Anna13Tonks]

Yes, I'd LOVE a video with you reading the comments 😍 please do it!!

[@annhg557]

I want you to react to august so bad I CANT WAIT

[@adoragrayskull]

The video idea is so amazing! Both the cats idea and the reading comments one!

[@lexi-op5vk]

I’d love that video of reading comments!

[@ZoeAR97]

Yessss I would defo watch the comments video! And literally any other video you make. Cannot wait for you to react to the other folklore songs as well! :) :) :) :)

[@armando.336]

What a great reaction! I loved how you were just as involved in the words she sang as I was! You should react to clean.

[@Anna13Tonks]

Jack's "totally" 😂😂😂😂 you're so talented, i hope I can perform with my guitar like you one day 😭 be my teacher 🙏

[@parimundra1680]

I always thought that the Masquerade Revelers meant.. Masquerade- like acting to be someone else Revelers- a happy joyous person So like acting to be happy but not really :)

[@STAYSWIFTIESCIRCUS]

*YES DOOO THE VIDEO 💖💖💖*

[@mia9833]

I'll show you every version of yourself tonight.. Also, musicians literally show different versions of people. They help the world depict how pain sounds like, how anger, excitement, pride, sound like and how you can put into words these life experiences. That's why we love songs we relate to. And that's why taylor is loved, because she is such a good writer that she can explain a specific setting or feeling that you've felt before, but she says it in a more poetic and clear way.

[@luizachagas9398]

This is one of my favorites!

[@raquelklein2205]

Seus vídeos são como terapia ❤️

[@Shan72393]

Jack and Taylor are great friends! They first starting working together in 2013 and during her album 1989 - which is her full on pop record. One of the bonus tracks You Are In Love was inspired by his relationship at the time. He’s the frontman of the band Bleachers (which you might like - has a Talking Heads vibe) and he’s also in the band fun. though they’re currently on hiatus. Edit: another great reaction!! Thank you!

[@robertthompson7242]

I learned today he has had a new band/project since 2019, called Red Hearse. I would have thought he'd been busy in 2019 writing with Taylor, and with producing The Chicks' first album in a decade, but he started another project for himself, too.

[@Shan72393]

@@robertthompson7242 oh really! He just doesn’t stop! I really like Bleachers new album, I wonder what this new side project is like.

[@hrctdelrey9540]

Oh I would love a reading the comments video!!! Not sure about the cats movie though. 💀 Taylor loves cats (the animal, she has 3 of them) so I am happy she got to play as cats for that movie. Lol.

[@ialcor5906]

Id love to see you do a cover of a song from folklore after you react to everything from the album!

[@Anna13Tonks]

I'd love that too!

[@royalwarriorness]

react to whatever you want, i enjoy all your videos

[@tylerfunnyman2532]

Mirrorball is so underrated in my opinion. One of the best on Folklore

[@Maggielesetoiles6]

I just love your videos the way they are!! Please do lover next or evermore! And also bbc live lounge 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💗💗💗

[@GeehSavinon]

Hi Andrew! I'd love the video of you reading the coments on the Taylor Swift videos! ALSO, about the movie reactions: I'd love to see you watch MISS AMERICANA, the documentary about Taylor at Netflix. If you like the parts about her talking about the songs, you're gonna LOVE this doc.

[@luizachagas9398]

I’d 100% watch the movie reaction!

[@LiveLoveLaugh102310]

I always wondered how her imagination plays a role in her songwriting. I just caught a glimpse with this.

[@char4980]

if you think this album is amazing, wait till you hear Evermore.. it's lyrically her best album in my opinion! i really hope you react to it.

[@blackmilk1000]

I'd be interested in seeing the comments video :)

[@gjh9299]

her secret boyfriend was living with her and co writing a lot of these two albums. Im pretty sure she took care of her core dancers/singers/band because shes really generous and wants them to stay with her

[@belenbugueno8350]

My honest opinion is ill watch anything Taylor related. Loved the reaction.

[@parimundra1680]

PLEASE DO THE COMMENT REACTION VIDEO🖤

[@CommandoMaster]

She's very wise for her age.

[@hanax1860]

1. Yes. Would love to see you read some comments. 2. Yes, I want to see you react to cats. I was confused for an entire 2 hours watching that fim😂

[@almajohansen6356]

MORE TAYLOR!!!

[@moonbootsv7383]

A reaction to Comments would be fun I think, but Cats.. do that lol. And I've never seen Can't Stop The Music so that's be cool to see also, officially on my watch list ^.^

[@perefalc]

One thing that always makes me feel sad is the lines about the tallest tiptoes & highest heals, because it is so painful to wear such high healed shoes, let alone every night, over & over. It can really damage your feet in the long run, let alone the risk of twisting your ankle. All this pain, that nobody notices & accepts as a normal requirement of beauty standards.

[@Sssighh]

I'd love a reaction to Cats!!!

[@robertthompson7242]

I expect Jack just had the sun in his eyes, lol. Taylor wore the cap to avoid the sun (and, she likes purple). They've likely had conversations like this for years. From the little I've seen, he is seriously into exploring "roles" and expectations in his music. Jack Antonoff bands: Steel Train, fun, Bleachers (solo project), Red Hearse. rock, pop, indie sounds. Never officially disbanded, and Red Hearse is since 2019. He is the second person who got a career producing because Taylor liked his sound; the first was Nathan Chapman, a Nashville studio musician (he plays just about every instrument there is) who used to mix demo cd's --- until he met 15/16 yo Swift. If you care, they did a soundtrack first ( Sweeter Than Fiction -- film was One Chance, 2013 release)). Then Jack co-wrote and produced 3 songs on 1989(2014). They knew each other already, before working together -- his (then) girlfriend was Lena Dunham, a comedienne( later, author and film director) who was in Taylor's circle. His other band is "fun"; they've released two albums, and a 2013 EP; but producing (Lana Del Rey, Lorde, The Chicks) and Bleachers/ Red Hearse don't leave him time for much else.

[@mikaylamarie2680]

Wildest Dreams (Taylors Version) is out now!!!

[@melaniem948]

A really sweet fact about Taylor is that she continued to pay the people in her employment through all of this. She’s still paying them right now which I think is really cool

[@Katrein]

Why is it no surprise that you like bad movies? :D Also, reading comments would be fun. I like the Swifties coming on here

[@robertthompson7242]

liking bad movies is like his confession of being a music snob lol

[@Archer0113]

Cats 💀 we like to forget that exist 😭

[@kamallb4650]

The fact that she barely had any screen time but every review has her face as thumbnail 💀

[@Archer0113]

@@kamallb4650 a nightmare 💀 she became the face of that horrible movie

[@kamallb4650]

@@Archer0113 haven't watched the movie. But I don't have any issues with the trailer..... People overreacted imo 😂

[@rubyi2677]

honestly lots of people overreacted, it wasn’t THAT bad😭. but the song she wrote for the movie was 10/10

[@biancamelo5898]

I love seeing people realising they like Taylor Swift hahaha

[@AraReynaMamon]

Tallest tiptoes -- her being soooo careful not to offend 😢😢😢

[@abevamp]

I, personally, will absolutely watch a Cats reaction video. You're entertaining, Cats is absurd and embarrassing, and I think you'll probably enjoy it!

[@Riya-nj2wc]

don't watch cats, watch miss americana on Netflix instead

[@Anna13Tonks]

I don't think he'd enjoy that, I love miss Americana but it's mostly for fans

[@DaniL-qw1yj]

I want to do village people

[@mariaeduardateixeira1776]

I like you

[@lizquin6688]

Do whatever you want and i will watch it lmao

[@saraj86]

Can't stop the music over CATS for sure :)

[@narimeneissaad8884]

The only bad thing about cats is the graphics but if you are watching for Taylor don't bother she is not for like 5 minutes

[@brilibrilibrilibri]

I mean, I love Taylor but I really... Wouldn't recommend Cats... Lol. It's REAL bad. Like very impressively bad. She does well considering the circumstances but the whole thing is so disturbing, that the two minutes that she is in that are not worth it for you to watch the whole thing.

[@limitlessends]

Oh, you know how to get straight to a girl's heart, just compliment guitars

[@limitlessends]

I would be interested in a comment video if it were structured around a Q&A or some theme

[@limitlessends]

nice outro!!

[@gjh9299]

netflix it wasnt that bad

[@taytaychen5938]

The original production is better than this version.

[@justcutiecats2733]

Yeah.