FIRST TIME HEARING | TAYLOR SWIFT ft BON IVER - "EXILE" | (FOLKLORE: THE LONG POND STUDIO SESSION!

[@elizabeth5985]

Bon Iver is technically the name of a band. The guy singing is named Justin Vernon, and he's the lead singer of Bon Iver. it is an Indie/folk band. This song is TRAGIC to me. "You didn't give me any signs, why are you leaving?" "I gave you so many signs, you didn't see them, and I'm leaving."

[@1975kittenlily]

Their "call and reply" on this song is so conversational. It brings me to tears every time.

[@katies8367]

An understudy is someone who will play the lead role in a show if the lead cannot for whatever reason

[@NYCnurseV]

this song hits hard to anyone who went through a divorce or any breakup . totally touches a raw nerve ..

[@morganadair1220]

I didnt understand why swifties were swifties. Then like 2 months ago, i hear exile.... i havent gone a day since without listening to taylor. I am a big big fan now. She is an incredible lyricist, poet, and artist. All because i heard this song, then my tears ricochet did me in frfr

[@donaldcase4716]

I like to think that when hes dueting "so many signs" with her, he's admitting he DID see the signs even though he initially said she didnt give a warning sign. His protective walls cracked.

[@jeannarobertson2330]

Good observation!

[@TheNraveles]

for the mask, this was during covid and Justin was very very VERY pro mask so he wanted to still show solidarity in wearing one even when singing

[@tisharanes2785]

Pretty sure it was an easter egg too. Look at the design on the mask

[@mellyk5413]

Ok, I'm not a HUGE TS fan, but I like some of her stuff. I like BI some too, but I've never heard this. I have tears and goosebumps. This song is amazing. Thank you for introducing it to me. Wow.

[@melanieeslinger2973]

The album this song is from (Folklore) did indeed get the grammy for Album of the Year!

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

I hope you listen to "This is me trying", the Long Pond studio version. You might want to check out the interview about the song, too. Deep.

[@stacyr2586]

Can we all take a moment and thank Amanda for all the pattern donations giving swifties this content! Thanks for making it enjoyable AB

[@khills]

Justin (male singer) is a really private guy. He also wasn’t actually there at Long Pond - it’s why the setting looks different for him. There is a video where she joins him on stage to sing, in London, and it’s LOVELY if you like live songs. The Long Pond Studio belongs to Aaron Dessner, the guy playing piano in this video. He’s one of the guys who worked with Taylor on the album folklore; Jack Antonoff is also around, and was the other producer on folklore. This is the first time the three of them got together to play that album together; it was written during lockdown when they were in different parts of the country. Taylor found it so inspiring to be with them that she went off and wrote another whole ALBUM offscreen… and released evermore 15 days after The Long Pond Studio Sessions was released on Disney+. This is also the first movie she directed. And yes, it’s still on Disney+. Also, when you have the opportunity to listen/read to the album versions of these songs, or the music videos, you should - the arrangements are very different! Final thought: even if you don’t record it, be sure you always watch the interview she does before each song on the Long Pond Sessions. They’re with either Jack or Aaron and will tell you a lot about the song and Taylor in general. Cheers!

[@ClaraBell3452]

Watching this while in bed with a fever and i have full body chills in multiple ways 😂

[@debrakron9049]

An understudy is someone who can take over your part if you’re not able perform. Not necessarily a friend or mentor. It can be friend or foe or indifferent.

[@n.p.2653]

Mash potatoes and waffles.I'm dying😂. This song gives me chills.'So step right up'. Kills me. She was in long pond studio in upstate NY. Justin was somewhere else

[@daniellecanales6158]

The lyric is “ I’m leaving out the side door” to which he replies “so step right out” which gives me chills every single time! Genius!

[@heatherkingston1445]

AB you crack me up! You are such a Swiftie, even if you don't realize it. That's a good thing! Love your content and I am subbed.

[@bronwyn117]

This song gives me chills. So hauntingly beautiful.

[@TammyPietrkiewicz]

God I love this duet. Justin's voice is haunting and Taylor's is gorgeous. It's a gorgeous haunting. LOVE Justin with Taylor. They also do Evermore and Coney Island together. Those are low key like this one but still ohhhh so good. Brings the feels from past loves invoking so many emotions promoting healing. This is why I love Taylor so so much.

[@victoriastello2459]

Her singing this live on her Eras tour was beautiful and makes me cry every time😭♥️🫶🏻

[@jcwalter9973]

I love that song. Each voice is beautiful in its way. His deep and rich. Hers graceful and soothing. The part of the song were the exchange nearly exact lines, but the small differences can equal a vast distance for a relationship. It feels real, and alive. I love that song.

[@CorinneSommer-sp8sc]

I can't get enough of this song!

[@vjmcdonn]

The way you really got it at the end… he didn’t see the signs! Keep these videos coming!! LOVE THEM!! Your reactions are the best!! You need to react to “the man” the music video!!

[@ABtheKreator]

Thank you!

[@SwiftieXinfinity]

This was during Covid lockdown. Bon Iver’s (Bo-knee-vair) lead singer has a stunningly beautiful voice! The Long Pond Studio is a studio in upstate New York that is owned by Aaron Dresner, who is in the band The National. ❤ They make the most beautiful collaborations together. The whole Long Pond Studio Sessions is something I highly recommend you watch. They go into commentary and the meaning behind the songs in that set.

[@SparkimusPrime]

It’s seriously not pronounced like it’s spelled?

[@SwiftieXinfinity]

@@SparkimusPrime nope! I thought it was pronounced that way too but had a coworker tell me how it’s pronounced. I googled Bon Iver Pronunciation and played the snippet of the name being said. 😊

[@victoriassecreto]

Was wondering the same thing too😂 ​@@SparkimusPrime

[@My10centsWorth]

Bon Iver is the band. It is French for 'good winter'. The lead singer's name is Justin Vernon. His voice is phenomenal ❤

[@studioblue1127]

Wait until you hear Evermore and Coney Island with these two. It’s epic.

[@kathygeorge15]

Haha what an analogy “Mashed potatoes and Waffles” this was wonderful 😂

[@TheCharmedtiger]

"Everytime, i dont think it can get better...and then it does" is so real. Thats what Swifties think on the regular. Theres no way she can top this and then she does. Shes incredible.

[@user-to2sc3cm6m]

Mary's Song (a true story Taylor's neighbor told her) or Tied Together With a Smile (about depression and self hate) from her Debut album when she was 16. Shows you her storytelling has always been amazing.

[@patheticat-homequarantinek5494]

This song gave me chills the first time I heard it. Thanks for another great reaction!

[@lorihenrytaylor4438]

you rolled over my favorite line! "holding all this love out here in the hall" - that sucked my soul from my body for a hot second! ♡

[@attorneycarissa]

Her voice is so pretty. I hate when people say shes not a great singer.

[@pennyeverhart5557]

There voices meld so good together beautiful

[@ma.kisshaannb.ravago1512]

I love this song so much so mesmerizing to listen to , justin and taylor’s voice match so well and its also written so beautifully!!!! Tay tay never misses!!

[@BabydollKimala]

Taylor's lyrics are so beautiful i love her so much I can't wait to hear her new album in April 💜💜

[@katykate13]

Everything she does astonishes me. I could live on this album alone!

[@audreyhamilton8293]

Another collaboration is The Last Time from her Red album. Totally underrated but sooooo good!

[@df-nk6gd]

It is truly beautiful. My teen daughter's picked that song to perform for our end of year exhibition, they duetted together. ❤

[@kateg4623]

the harmonies in this version at the end are SO SMOOTH and heavenly... I remember the first time I heard a VERY slight difference in how smooth Taylor's harmonies were in the last few notes compared to the studio version... I got shivers and my breath caught in my lungs. I replayed just that part a few times for that heaven. The part I mean in particular (in your video's timing is the parts after about 8:00...)

[@IvyCowboy]

These are so fun. The Long Pond Sessions are unbelievably good - I hope you dive deeper there. Also, I don't think you've reacted to it yet and it leaves Netflix soon, so I have to recommend Don't Blame Me from the Reputation Tour.

[@LorieDoyle]

Such a beautiful song

[@davidh5689]

My favorite off that album. It's hauntingly sad yet beautiful 😍

[@bethm5791]

This is during covid. Summer 2020 if I remember correctly. So he had a mask on yes. The long pond sessions are amazing. You should do more of them genuinely. You won’t regret it

[@maribiddle5859]

I get chills every time I here this song!! 🔥🔥

[@annettemeili]

She explained how this collab happens in the movie! And bon Iver (pronounced eee-ver) is a great musician on his own. I recommend starting with his self titled album but there’s a good chance you’ve heard something from his first. 22 A Million is probably my favorite from him though. He used to also be featured in some Kanye songs during MBDTF. This is one of my favorite taylor swift songs, so glad to see someone appreciate it for the first time!

[@MsValerieRae]

me harmonizing and almost crying everytime i see this ~ so happy to see you vibe to it so easily!!

[@cecilyw150]

Do end game if you want to hear taylor rap lol. END GAME is featuring future and ed sheeran and personally i think it was super underrated when it dropped. The bad blood music video is a crazy one you have to do. She is a fantastic creator and director on top of being a musician/performer. Also the long pond studio sessions are worth watching at least once.. She has definitely experimented with her sound through the years and done so successfully.

[@addiegabriel9333]

One of my all-time favorite songs - she has some great duets

[@crissy7183]

That’s such a pretty song!

[@randystalnaker6700]

They also do a duet together, (Evermore featuring Bon Iver), on the Album titled Evermore...have started watching your reactions to Taylor, very NICE.. really enjoy them❤❤❤

[@charbenz2768]

Long Pond Studio is owned by Aaron Dessner, the guy with the long hair. It's in upstate NY. The Folklore album was recorded during the pandemic. Bon Iver is located in a different state.

[@stacyfrazierbauer8811]

This song tho!!!😢

[@elainec5773]

No shame in swiftin’ out! 😂 Thanks for joining in on this one with us, too! 👊🏼

[@Kimberly-qg3ks]

Foreshadowing her broken heart 💔

[@tinamarief64]

I wasn't a fan of Taylor's early music (too young for me) now I love her. Evermore and Folklore are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mradriankool]

A piano & 2 voices. Doesn’t get much simpler than that 🥰

[@ninastays]

long pond sessions have discussions before every song they perform it’s such a good watch

[@alcap-z5d]

Folklore amazing ❤... Ephipany beautiful too

[@lostgirlcosplay14]

you should listen to Roslyn by Bon Iver and St Vincent. It's so hauntingly beautiful.

[@Mssteph239]

I’m so glad you’re a Swiftie!!!! I absolutely love this song and the way it came together so beautifully ❤

[@anibindi3752]

Amazing song!! 🎉

[@genesisfillmore3067]

This is my favorite song from that album absolutely love it. So much emotion.

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

Gorgeous song- great reaction!

[@Bluntifully]

I LOVE your reactions, they're not too over the top or annoying and they're educational! And, you have the BEST outro on KZbin! ❤

[@MCP920]

Beautiful

[@sandybourdeau9300]

Lovely

[@tedtheyerl5090]

I want another collaboration by them! Sound so great together!

[@TraceyM-mj5vg]

Beautiful

[@cassandragidney7682]

Just a quick clarification: Your understudy is the one who replaces you if you don't show up. In case that sheds any new light on the song's meaning.

[@momf8718]

And also, from his perspective, someone 2nd best, not as good as he’d see himself.

[@brendakrause5639]

This was recorded during covid. They were at different studios recording.

[@blondieHPfan10113]

You should check out renegade,it's by big red machine which is Aaron and Justin (the lead singer for bon iver) and Taylor's featured on it! Also evermore is another taylor swift song with bon iver on it that I think you'd love ❤

[@marietodd3567]

I love 💕 this song! Justin Vernon singer.

[@Seahorse0418]

You should check out the live version ❤

[@kerrichristian7991]

Okay but a mashed potato waffle would be amazing 😆

[@khills]

They are - they’re common in Iceland, and commonly served around d the upcoming holiday. I’ll probably be making them on the 24th, and serving them with smoked salmon and sour cream. 😂

[@kerrichristian7991]

@@khills that sounds amazing!

[@toxyvella]

Such a good song...their harmonies are just heaven!

[@KatherineBrown-m3k]

One of my favorites

[@chrisroyal1271]

Also I would recommend re:stacks, wash., and the wolves by bon iver. Incredible artist

[@margaretcarter9985]

AByou are great at her videos and songs. You get it.

[@chellebelly]

You sould check out Bon Iver. He has some rip out your heart songs. He is an amazing artist. The 2 of them together is such a beautiful heartbreak

[@LetsTEMUTogether]

YOU HAVE TO REACT TO ALL TO WELL THE 0 MINUTE VERSION! It’ll blow you away!

[@NRQ-zv5bp]

My favorite Tay Swizzle song

[@MBoyd-2430]

I think you’d love Evermore! 😍 it’s another Taylor/Bon duet!

[@ScarlettMitchell-is5vl]

Amos Lee: Hold You. Review it or not but it’s worth looking into.

[@heatherharden7321]

It was during Covid, but Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) is a very private person, so he covers his face a lot. He has said in interviews "Faces are for friends."

[@Hey_Jamie]

It was after Covid.

[@khills]

@@Hey_Jamie No, the Long Pond sessions were filmed in summer 2020, well in the height of COVID.

[@annettemeili]

@@Hey_JamieI mean, we still aren’t “after Covid” if we’re talking technically. But it was after vaccines came out and some people felt comfortable traveling again (Taylor, Jack, and Aaron it seems) and others like Justin (Bon Iver) didn’t and likely masked up because of a camera crew/strangers in his house as well as his take on showing his face

[@ShanKTaylor]

Folklore did win a Grammy! The studio sessions are my favorites!

[@kelleycheek5142]

I've thought about him singing in that mask and I think he dosent want the facial recognition that comes with Taylor Swift. He is known to be private

[@Hey_Jamie]

An understudy is a replacement. Not someone you take under your wing.

[@davecolquitt8388]

Brother you're a Swiftie and a Home Fry... join the club!

[@jwkittles]

It’s pronounced Bon E-ver ( like very without the y)

[@lisawileman4072]

❤

[@melissadean6874]

This might be my favorite Taylor song. Goosebumps every time!

[@TaylorClarke-jh6fu]

React all too well short film please

[@danameyer9198]

The mask helps his specific delivery of his voice to mic. Nothing to do with COVID. He’s in his own studio. The seasons occurred during COVID.

[@afrovs2862]

Yeah, he about to rob a bank 😂

[@southernmomma2460]

Good reaction!

[@ScarlettMitchell-is5vl]

You are too funny!

[@brendakrause5639]

Remember this was recorded during covid.

[@Hey_Jamie]

No it wasn’t. It was after Covid. That’s why they’re finally playing all together. The album was recorded during Covid

[@khills]

@@Hey_Jamie You’re confusing lockdown and COVID.

[@Coffeeandtwooranges]

1K😆😇

[@chrisroyal1271]

I love this version more than the original

[@judeless77]

Listen to it again and with subtitles so you can see the lyrics. It’s a lot better when you rely on her imagination instead of your own.

[@hzrd_man2128]

Love the vids💪!

[@charbenz2768]

It's still on Disney plus. ❤

[@stephaniesasso1560]

Love your reaction to this song she is very talented pure ❤️🔥 my nieces love her ❤and I really like this duet ❤️

[@jenncarp14]

Taters & waffles 😂