Listening to Taylor Swift for the 1st Time - Anti-Hero REACTION!!

[@BlindWave]

What other types of Music Reactions would you like us to try out?! Check out the new blindwave.com/

[@mangafan589]

Paramore reactions

[@ativoflegacy]

Beethoven

[@FranKa6]

I would definitely love to see your reactions to BTS' music! 💜 Especially since they have a cohesive storyline that runs through some of their music videos (and is continued through a few short films and books) which I think you would appreciate :D

[@seanabernathy8585]

Smashing Pumpkins!!!

[@seanabernathy8585]

Pink floyd

[@lucyheartfilia9077]

I think you guys should react to Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” 10 minute version! And the music video! It’s so gut wrenching and such a beautiful song I think you guys would really enjoy the lyrics!!💖

[@gabriellafreund3793]

Was about to say this too

[@ingobordewick6480]

Would do the lyric video first, the short film distracts from the lyrics for a first listen.

[@lilymorton1408]

Well now I need Eric to learn all of Taylor’s Lore and react to everything leading up to where she is today 😂

[@codenamewitchxx9486]

Right!! I think he would get super into it!

[@reynaldk6816]

Yeah, they definitely need to be educated about TayLore

[@pixxiespit]

I can already tell I’d be addicted to watching videos of Eric developing an addiction to decoding Taylor lyrics and clues.

[@Ergoperidot]

How does one even do that??? I like her music but I’ve never known anything about her personally

[@El_Ezra_Meitar5]

Yep.

[@reynaldk6816]

Okay, so a few context on the MV: 1. Sexy baby is a reference to 30 Rock, probably. Cristin Milioti’s character often says “I’m a sexy baby” on the episode she guest starred in 2. The black and white picture in the bathroom scene is Taylor’s maternal grandmother, Marjorie Finlay. She was an opera singer and Taylor actually puts her vocal in “Marjorie”, track 13 from the album evermore 3. The bathroom scale scene used to be a little different, she received some backlash for it and had to cut it out afterward. The scene itself is a reference to Taylor’s eating disorder, something she publicly opens up to in her documentary “Miss Americana” 4. The guitar smashing scene: the guitar she plays, the one with the Koi fishes painted on it is from her Speak Now Tour 2011. Some people thought this could be a clue that she would release the re-recordings for Speak Now after this (which she did). The guitar was put in a museum after this, but Taylor took it to concert with her, and the one in the museum is replaced by the one she smashed in the MV 5. “But who got the beach house?”: Taylor owns Holiday House in Rhode Island, a beach house off the coast. This was also the subject for “the last great american dynasty”, track 3 from folklore 6. “To my children I leave… 13 cents”: 13 is Taylor’s lucky number, back in the days she used to write it in the back of her hand before she goes on stage. She likes referencing this number all the time, and each track 13 in her albums are usually about something personal for her 7. “Secret encoded message”: Maybe you can tell by now, but Taylor likes to leave A LOT of easter eggs in her music, MVs, and heck, even on tour. In the scene, her kids are convinced that maybe she left an easter egg considering their inheritance 8. “thErE is no sEcrEt EncodEd mEssagE that mEans somEthing ElsE, lovE taylor” : There are 13 E’s in this sentence 9. “That’s from Fearless Tour 2009” : That’s an actual dress from her Fearless tour back in 2009 The Taylor Swift fandom is a bit different because she always leaves us a lot of clues that are sometimes obvious, sometimes not. Sometimes we got it right, and other times she is just messing with us and we ended up clowning a lot.

[@dababa85]

Omg! Thank you for this ❤️❤️ loved reading this

[@reynaldk6816]

@@dababa85if you guys wanna see her truly messing around with our heads, try “Bejeweled”! She even told us that she & her team has an entire pdf file of easter eggs from the video

[@tonyilias2561]

@@dababa85 Any chance we can get some Kpop reactions like BTS or Blackpink in the future? 😉

[@giulianavalarino7892]

"We end up clowning a lot" SO TRUE, we always do😂😂😂😂

[@missmaggicasares6538]

I still think the "That's from Fearless Tour..." thing is a call back to a *certain* person who *used* a dress that *was in a museum* and ended up ruining it... funny enough the *daughter-in-law's* name (Kimber) *sounds* like a *certain person's name* (Kimberly)=Kim K. You know just another Swiftie theory (I love clowning).

[@vyshhhhhhhhh]

I DID NOT EXPECT THIS! I LOVE THIS ALREADY AND I WANT MORE OF THIS!!!!

[@PratyushaMishra]

OH THIS LITERALLY SUMMONED ME HERE!!! My worlds are collinding😮😮😮

[@shalinisinha9614]

This was a very pleasant suprise🎉

[@MandiGraceAuthor]

The crossover I didn't know I needed. PLEASE do all the albums, Eric. Be obsessed. Learn the lore. Come to the Swift-side! haha

[@cadenpresley3674]

Wouldn’t mind if Blind Wave reacts to more MVs in general tbh. There are so many MVs/songs I’d like to see Blind Wave react to. Lol

[@samhaine9167]

OMGGGGGGGGGG PLZ MAKE THIS A SERIES, HER DISCOGRAPHY IS INSANE!!!!

[@codenamewitchxx9486]

Eric, as a fellow obsessive personality type, I can confirm there has been nothing more engaging and rewarding than my deep dive into Taylor Swift. Full of content, theories, and critical thinking - it has been such a journey to analyze her discography, music videos, tours, and more! I don't think you would be disappointed if you jumped in and joined us!

[@annie.sanders]

oh definitely. he'll appreciate the deep lore so much

[@dannielcruz460]

She literally just used men…. Where were you at 2012

[@annie.sanders]

@@dannielcruz460 "used men"? what the hell does that mean? would your misogynistic ass like to explain?

[@pixxiespit]

Yes… _one of us…_ 🧟‍♀️🧟🧟‍♂️

[@ginnyweasley5812]

I have never clicked on a video so fast

[@Picodegallo1]

This is amazing!! My favorite reaction channel reacting to my favorite artist! Something I appreciated was you guys bringing up how Taylor isn’t the only artist who writes about love, yet she was labeled as a “serial dater” back in the day. She’s mentioned in interviews the hypocrisy of artists such as Ed Sheeran & Bruno Mars writing about love and dating as well but never being labeled in the media as she has.

[@dababa85]

I love that we touched on this too ❤️

[@mathies3598]

Yes: can't wait for her new vault song "SLUT!" that she wrote when that was happening to her a lot (slutshaming) cuz judging from the quotation marks it's gonna be about the media calling her that and how she feels about it

[@dababa85]

@@mathies3598 the moment I saw the song title… I can not hear the song soon enough. 😭😩

[@nickenglehart6469]

Yes... she isn't the only one, however the issue i have with it... Is that she drags down the other person constantly, and the thing is we will never know what fully happened. So it's not good, especially when she has hordes of fans that would attack the other. And let me be clear dating a lot or being with many people isn't wrong, you do you, but if you're constantly being broke up with... at some point I think you have to realize you might be the problem which is what this song is, but for the fans if anyone Said that before they would be crucified...

[@mathies3598]

@@nickenglehart6469 she has every right to write about her life and how she feels. She also NEVER discloses who a song is about so it's not her fault that people make those connections. Unless you think she's lying about the things she writes... just dont be an asshole to her??? And you won't get negative songs written about you. Taylor lautner- she takes the blame. Harry Styles - the worst thing she said about him is that he can't drive a Snowmobile like it's not like she called him an asshole. If anything "we never go out of style" is a positive look back on their relationship. Joe Alwyn- over 20 positive songs about their relationship while it was still ongoing.

[@jonah.mcminn]

No way !! Yay this is so cool :O excited to watch this. Please do more 🥺

[@charmedoriginal5923]

Eric, Calvin, and Dababa, loving this Taylor Swift reaction. Next, please react to the 10 minute short film music video for "All Too Well: The Short Film" about her relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal when she was 20 and he was in his 30's, staring Sadie Sink ( Max of "Stranger Things" ) as Taylor and Dylan O'Brien ( Stiles Stilinski of "Teen Wolf ) as Jake and directed by Taylor.

[@dababa85]

I almost had them do this, just drop them into the deep end of Taylor Lore, but Anti hero won like 7 VMAS before we recorded this so we had to go with that.

[@charmedoriginal5923]

@@dababa85 Tjat is cool. Just please do All Too Well next.

[@dababa85]

@@charmedoriginal5923 I can’t promise a next one will happen, the boys are super busy. Getting time for this one was rough. But All Too Well is tied for another song for the next one. 👀

[@notjustacall]

@@dababa85 ive been coming back to this video ever since its been uploaded please make all to well short film happen🙏

[@dababa85]

@@notjustacall If we do a next one All Too Well won’t be it, just because 1989 TV is coming out this month, and the vaulted track titles got released. But if people want a third one it will be All Too Well.

[@thelittlecellwhocould]

This was so much fun! Would love to see a "Dear John" and "Would've, Could've, Should've" double feature! Her growth as a person and artist over the 10+ years between the releases really shines, gives lots of things to discuss!! (plus they just hit so hard lol)

[@dababa85]

I still tear up at "Would've, Could've, should've" during that oooone line ;(

[@pariamtzv]

WHAT IS HAPPENING?!!!😱😍 i never saw this coming😂 my favorite reaction channel reacting to my favorite singer🔥

[@KingEdward27]

I went to her Eras Tour show in Tampa, best concert I’ve ever been too. Really high production value.

[@dababa85]

So highly jealous and happy for you haha. Calvin, his finance, me and a friend of ours are going next year and we’re so excited!! What were your surprise songs?

[@KingEdward27]

@@dababa85 Speak Now and Treacherous!! :)

[@dababa85]

@@KingEdward27 AMAZING!!

[@Jazmin881]

@@KingEdward27I went to that show too. It was amazing I got there as the countdown started, and I was stressed I wouldn't make it on time.

[@CitroChannel]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. I'm not generally a big fan of most radio pop music, but Taylor Swift is legitimately an incredible songwriter and artist.

[@wepdiggy]

i’m so psyched for this and i hope u guys do all too well short film 😭

[@chronics23]

Eric moving to the rhythm killed me lmao, i hope you to more Taylor Swift songs. So many great ones to see!

[@RMA-b9k]

She had a couple stalkers this year- one arrested in Chicago- and another got into her NY building (not arrested). She has multiple stalkers and I think there is a book filled with names/pics they have to vet at events. One stalker got in her apartment in NY and she carries 'army grade' gunshot bandages. There was also a guy who killed some people at a Waffle House who had written to Oprah & TS.

[@RMA-b9k]

Her co-writer said TS didn't grow up with drama- but she did have an imagination. Not all her songs are about breakups.

[@lubalethudube186]

What amazing work did I just bump into!! I love this, so excited to go down the rabbit hole with you lot

[@bripenguin]

Taylor has earned a reputation for her lyrics. While any of her songs could get that across, Folklore and Evermore are masterpieces in lyricism. Or All Too Well (10 min. Version) is a staple for any fan, some of my favorite lyrics from her are from that song.

[@Slicedude2004]

I’ve been a swiftie for years so it’s really cool that you guys are doing videos about Taylor Swift now!!

[@Laurad724]

This is everything I didn’t know I wanted I hope you guys continue on this journey!

[@Amandaarford83]

I think it would be really cool for y’all to react to her documentary “Miss Americana” because it really goes through the ups and downs she has had. She did have a stalker who broke into her house and slept in her bed once and recently had one arrested for being in her building.

[@Espi1502]

I'm so totally investment in this Taylor Swift journey. I love that you give us the opinion of the lyrics 🎉

[@mathies3598]

Missed a few awards: - Woman of the decade 2010's - AMA Artist of the decade 2010's

[@dylandwise]

This was such a suprise but a happy one

[@ambervanraak]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@pabloadrianmartorello]

Yesssssssssssssss! please!!!! More Taylor!!!!

[@mahroashs]

You should definately react to Look What you Made me Do it's honestly way more different than her other songs!

[@dababa85]

That was at the top of my list for videos to pick! But I didn't know if I wanted to explain all the lore/drama behind that for the first intro to Taylor Swift.

[@beej13]

Guys, i forgot to mention it: there's this awesome Taylor Swift megamix here on KZbin made by a dude named Joseph James. I feel like you guys should give it a shot after listening to some more songs of hers, it's a beautiful musical journey through her career imo and i feel like it would make you guys aprecciate her more.

[@tvandmoviefanatic]

I've never clicked on a reaction quicker

[@mathies3598]

Wow this is a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one! My favourite artist and my favourite reaction channel!

[@cj6487]

Now this is my Multiverse of Madness

[@katers256]

I feel like Blind Wave just crossed a some kind of multiverse. Now they're reacting to another thing that I'm passionate about. Awesome!! 😊 hope they do more TS videos. Also, if they start doing crochet and zentangling, they are gonna be my one stop shop for everything. Lol

[@soniclyqaulan]

didn't expect this but would love to see more 🤷🏼

[@denniem.562]

this feels like showing my cool uncles the music i listen to, my worlds are colliding 😂

[@gabrielterante0782]

oh you guys DEFINITELY have to make album reactions for Taylor Swift

[@oriyanbarnes]

Omg yesssss I'm so happy you're reaction to Taylor omg 😍❤

[@marias4721]

Ths so soo amazing! Two of my worlds colliding! Hoping to see more Taylor content 😁

[@vyshhhhhhhhh]

I was trying so hard not to write down a list of everything I think you should react to but at the end you asked for recommendations so here we go. Dababa, you might understand why I'm choosing these (btw great song choice to introduce an artist!) 1) All Too Well Short-Film (It's a great introduction to introduce Taylor's lyric writing but also her direction. I feel like BW Crew would have a lot to talk about her capability as a director) 2) Midnights album (2 songs at a time if they don't have any music videos) 3) Folklore Betty August James trilogy (I'd love to see you go into these especially references between these 3 songs) 4) Folklore or Evermore album (I like lyrical discussions more than anything and what better albums to do that than these two. You could also play Shakespeare or Taylor Swift game here) 5) I want to say Reputation Album/ Tour but with the lore of everything that led up to it. 6) Lover Album (It's a personal preference but it has some of the best lyrics she ever wrote) 7) 1989 album since the Taylor's version is coming out soon but also the lore of why she is rerecording and everything. 8) Speak Now re-recordings especially Better Than Revenge (because it's such a unique sound compared to rest of her songs), Long Live(for the lyrics) and the rest of the album too. 9) The Man music video with the bts (obviously) 10) Literally any song is fine. I am just so happy that y'all are doing this!! I will be happy with any music reaction (Taylor Swift or otherwise) because as someone who enjoys lyrics a lot, I love how much you pay attention to them!

[@dababa85]

I love this! Thank you for taking the time to write this up and share with us ❤️

[@TheTruthGirl8]

Eric would also have so much fun with all the Easter eggs, puzzles and clues that go into being a Taylor Swift fan. Give me his 30 minute breakdown of The Man Wall

[@Thomas-kp8mo]

Most unexpected video of 2023. Love Taylor.

[@genesis.270]

My favorite reaction channel reacting to my favorite Artist!!!!! crying ❤

[@MishaHusnainAli]

Love this! Absolutely worth diving into more of her music, there's some great stuff in there across the eras to react to and discuss

[@Capricorn152]

The Taylor Swift + the Mabel Pines jumper is SENDING ME ❤

[@ssd6935]

Blind Wave music reactions? And to Taylor Swift?? ABSOLUTELY!

[@ambervanraak]

Eric is wearing a Mabel sweater ❤

[@blainevanity6]

I'm a Swiftie who recently became a Ghost fan and I think one of the reasons why is because of the Ghost lore 😆 I freaking love lore 😅♥

[@giulianavalarino7892]

OH MY GOD!! My favourite reaction channel reacting to my favourite singer??? I didn't know I needed this! Love you guys 😃

[@annie.sanders]

I'm so happy we have a Swiftie representative in the Blind Wave Family! Dababa ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dababa85]

❤❤❤

[@tharukaepaarachchi6110]

This is a surprise. More Taylor swift and more music reactions please !

[@alyssamichelle4246]

The Scott comments when you put them in context of Taylor Swift lore works so well 😂

[@lowstamina_arts]

I love Blind wave learning more about music it’s so fun to see them break it down 😂

[@jwilliamc]

as a swiftie i am very intrigued by this cross-over. p.s. i need yall to check out her entire discography, or at least her last 3 albums

[@kitkat1999]

Eric having fun and loving Taylor Swift was not on my 2023 bingo card…but I LOVE IT!!!!😂❤ i want more!

[@annikazara1367]

WHAT this certainly wasn’t in my bingo card, sweet treat though!

[@Rossmaclellan101]

I saw Taylor Swift in the title and immediately clicked. They are other songs/music videos of hers that you'll love. The first I recommend is Look What You Made Me Do

[@jeongtris77]

I couldn't click on this video fast enough because my favorite channel is reacting to my favorite artist 😮😃😍

[@Rossmaclellan101]

Same 😊

[@sammyc3457]

This is such a surprise! A good surprise, i must say

[@rubygalvezrl]

Blank Space! They need to do that song! And I need Eric's shirt!

[@dababa85]

That was my second choice! Especially with 1989 TV coming out and the vaulted song titles released 👀

[@eowyn71986]

This was so unexpected and such a pleasant surprise!! Would love to see you react to more of her work 😊💜

[@ChefPollen]

My bucket list pipe dream is for Blind Wave to react to To Pimp A Butterfly and we are one step closer today! (This will never happen😔)

[@saralavalley3629]

I would give ANYTHING for reactions to All Too Well (10 minute version), Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve, Dear John, Vigilante Sh*t, the folklore love triangle, and my tears ricochet

[@monnkoneko9397]

OHMYGOD I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS! I'd love to see you guys react to folklore!

[@musicfangirl7403]

If you’re going to be obsessive about anything or anyone, Taylor is it!

[@carolann500]

Loved your video and the understanding of the lyrics! I think you guys would love a lot of her songs as many of them have deep messages and they are all relatable. It's one of the many reasons she has so many fans. Hope you do more of Taylor's discography and I will subscribe for sure!

[@SoraYagami02]

As a Swiftie... Im very pleased with this video, thanks xD

[@Burketag]

I will watch EVERY Taylor review. Love when people learn the meaning of the song and break down HER lyrics. 🤯too many to recommend

[@Merilirem]

Read the thumbnail as "Anti Taylor Swift Hero". Got confused lol.

[@nathalierichter4796]

THIS IS SO AMAZING but my favorite part that happened coincidentally was you saying “how many Guinness world records do you have, Scott?” WHEN SCOTT BORCHETTA is the producer who sold her music to scooter Braun and betrayed her causing her to re-record her albums! Don’t apologize to Scott he sucks!!!

[@IvyCowboy]

She does have quite a few dangerous stalkers who show up at her houses armed. One guy even made it into one of her houses and slept in her bed. She wasn't there, but to me that would be so traumatic. And all those "fans" who mob her wherever she goes are what keep her from living a normal life. ETA: Would love to see reactions to ANY of the Long Pond Sessions/folklore. Also Carolina, and All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)

[@ana_lynn_w2959]

She also had that one who is schizophrenic and thought that she was sending secret messages through her songs and interviews. He told his friends and family that he was dating Taylor Swift. Then one day he got so mad that he thought Taylor was stalking him and the police weren’t 24:29 doing anything about it he went and he shot up people at a restaurant. I believe he ended up killing two people. Two people that had nothing to do with Taylor Swift.

[@thecobe-lee9674]

If y'all wanna do more Taylor specifically, DO FOLKLORE it's easily her most approachable album, and the one that highlights her lyricism the most (her lyrics are always the main focus, but it's the most obvious with the stripped back production). This is so fun! My biggest two obsessions are Star Wars and Taylor Swift so this feels like a weird merging of worlds. Edit: And yes, there is a LARGE community of music reactors out there for you to enjoy!

[@katf12]

Oh Eric and Calvin!! ❤❤❤ we love this, thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@MichaelLee-tq1ik]

If you guys are looking for some MV recommendations, I’d recommend some ONE OK ROCK. They're a Japanese rock band. I got into them when the pandemic hit and have loved them since. All of their songs and MVs are great in their own way imo. So I don’t mind any of their MVs being reacted to.

[@wordstowordlessthings]

you gotta do All Too Well and then the ten minute version for the full experience

[@dababa85]

😈

[@suvijii841]

I feel Calvin really relates to the lyrics so well. He knows what Taylor is talking about.

[@andrewunderwood8534]

There are articles that Taylor Swift concerts are only second to the Super Bowl for economic tourism of an individual event in a city.

[@bookworm598]

Oh wow ive been hoping for this since the brooklyn 99 episode where Jake said his favorite artist is Taylor Swift and none of the guys knew anything by her!! I didn't become a big fan until folklore and evermore, as an avid reader her lyrics and storytelling are not nearly as praised in mainstream media like they should be. She has such a way with words Edit: 6:30 you're spot on Eric, she wrote the song Blank Space based on the persona that the media makes her out to be- this jetsetting heartbreaker who can get any guy but they leave because she's crazy. She's a genius at flipping the script on her critics

[@Starbuck-dr7yl]

Songs to analyze maybe one from each album, from most recent to the beginning: Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve, Evermore, My Tears Ricochet, Cruel Summer, Ready for it?, Clean, All Too Well 10 minute version, Long Live, Fifteen, Our Song. AND 1 vault track from each of her 3 released re-recorded Taylor’s versions albums: Mr. Perfectly Fine, Forever Winter, Timeless.

[@sara-jayn]

Never something I’d ask for but I’m so happy you’re branching out. Love the Mabel Sweater Eric

[@gabrielgao4713]

I really enjoyed your lyrics reading and dissecting.

[@marksafe5463]

If she chooses to do so, I think Taylor Swift has the ability to pursue a more cinematic projects in the future. Check out Taylor Swift 10 minute all too well. Check it out the man video. Her storytelling ability is captivating.

[@shelbykatherine0712]

The video I didn’t know I wanted. SO EXCITED!

[@ativoflegacy]

Can't say I expected this but certainly appreciate this

[@butterfly17095]

OMG what a great surprise to wake up to- if Eric likes lyrics, he will love Taylor Swift. I don't even know where to begin, depends on Eric and Calvin's musical tastes?? I would say top albums I would recommend are Speak Now (my favorite of hers, country-rock, and she wrote the whole thing herself), Red (I mean, just a classic and her transition from country to pop), and folklore (for her more acoustic style). Oh and I highly recommend her NPR Tiny Desk Concert- you get to hear her playing some great songs acoustically and also get a sense of her personality.

[@sergiopenaforte6842]

Blind Wave reacting to Taylor Swift? This was unexpected and I'm here for it! More Taylor Swift, please!

[@markosmatrozos4175]

I'm really happy you guys continued with music reactions. I like Taylor Swift, but my younger sister is obsessed with her

[@SimonaGalisova]

"A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one."

[@mamab4720]

Yes, I totally get that because I am a Swiftie but also diagnosed ADHD so when I got into Taylor Swift I hyperfocused.

[@bRianizzle]

Debaba was very entertaining and has a great chemistry mix with you guys. Also, please more music reactions OF ANY KIND. Love this stuff, you guys are great.

[@dababa85]

❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@michael_20]

I would love to see you guys reacting to more taylor swift! i also have an obsessive personality like eric, and taylor swift is definitely one of my obsessions

[@anafrost7192]

Please react to the Folklore album! My favorite TSwift album 😭❤️

[@dababa85]

Folklore is really amazing. 😭❤️

[@FabianPerception]

More music reactions? Yay!

[@littlemcguire15]

Definitely should do All Too Well Short Film next! Its perfect!

[@stantwice5483]

Oh that mabel sweatshirt is incredible !! Also yay I love Taylor !

[@Depth217]

I’ve never disliked Taylor nor have I ever been an avid follower. But I adore You Belong With Me, it’s just so well done.