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Did anyone enjoy Taylor but felt at 3.5 hours it…. dragged a little?

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Fromthenotorious · 24/06/2024 07:12

I admit that i’m not her biggest fan and it was a bit of a fluke that i got a ticket to go with friends.

I enjoy her music and think she’s amazing but a dedicated Swiftie… I am not!

I just felt that it could have been at least thirty mins shorter and would have been more enjoyable. Even amongst the hardened Swifties around us, I sensed a little restlessness.

Anyone else agree?

OP posts:
Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 08:17

Funkyslippers · 24/06/2024 08:16

But it's a show. She sings and dances so you wouldn't want her to just stand there in the same outfit would you?

Eh?
Her outfit makes no difference to her music.

Fromthenotorious · 24/06/2024 08:16

stressedespresso · 24/06/2024 08:13

Good to hear that you took a ticket you didn’t really want OP.. I’m sure the thousands of young girls across the country desperate for one would be really sympathetic to your plight 🙄

Edited

and my heart deeply goes out to them
not!

as i say, i enjoy Taylor’s music and thinks she’s pretty bloody awesome

i just thought 3.5 hours dragged a bit

OP posts:
Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 08:16

stressedespresso · 24/06/2024 08:13

Good to hear that you took a ticket you didn’t really want OP.. I’m sure the thousands of young girls across the country desperate for one would be really sympathetic to your plight 🙄

Edited

It's a concert ticket. Nobody deserves on more than anyone else.

Funkyslippers · 24/06/2024 08:16

Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 07:55

I was just about to say that.

But it's a show. She sings and dances so you wouldn't want her to just stand there in the same outfit would you?

FromBackHome · 24/06/2024 08:15

I’ve seen Taylor twice on this tour. No one was flagging. Everyone was still singing on the way out. It didn’t feel like 3 hours either time.

This just sounds like yet another ‘shes not that good’ thread. 🙄

misssunshine4040 · 24/06/2024 08:13

To poster who said her dad bought her career, can you elaborate

Renamedyetagain · 24/06/2024 08:13

Sorry for multiple posts, shit WiFi!

stressedespresso · 24/06/2024 08:13

Good to hear that you took a ticket you didn’t really want OP.. I’m sure the thousands of young girls across the country desperate for one would be really sympathetic to your plight 🙄

LunaNorth · 24/06/2024 08:11

Oh. RTFT, Luna 😂

Ifyouinsistthen · 24/06/2024 08:11

I don’t love or hate her. What I don’t understand is how strange and obsessive some people are about artists like TS or Beyoncé. Talented artists for sure but it’s almost cult-like and scary how their super fans react to even the slightest criticism - as evidenced on this thread and many others! Anyway - everyone I know who went to her concerts has said they had a great time and didn’t complain about the length of the show. Several said they’d watch it again if they could afford to.

LunaNorth · 24/06/2024 08:10

Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 07:35

I'm glad you've joyed it but please stop with the 'only TS can.....'.

Ever been to a Springsteen gig? He makes three hours feel like forty five minutes!

greencartbluecart · 24/06/2024 08:10

I think @CurtainsOfSparta only Taylor could pull of a 3 hr gig and get a thread bemoaning the fact

I certainly didn't see a one saying Springsteen got boring towards the end for example

She's the woman so many love to put down it seem

Brefugee · 24/06/2024 08:09

Sendinsanity · 24/06/2024 07:19

We were there last night. Couldn't see anyone flagging and there was enough energy to make Wembley shake with the surprise songs. Only Taylor Swift can pull off a 3 hour show like that.

ah you sweet summer child. Bruce springsteen is in his 70s. I've never seen him do under 3 hours

FunIsland · 24/06/2024 08:08

Sendinsanity · 24/06/2024 07:19

We were there last night. Couldn't see anyone flagging and there was enough energy to make Wembley shake with the surprise songs. Only Taylor Swift can pull off a 3 hour show like that.

Someone’s never seen Bruce Springsteen live 🤣

(edited to acknowledge that I’m seemingly about the 50th person to bring up Bruce Springsteen)

Renamedyetagain · 24/06/2024 08:08

I admit I don't know loads of her songs but was in the standing section last night with my girls. She was phenomenal. What an entertainer.. hype is probably because she is multi talented. Songwriter, plays guitar and piano live with poise and relaxed chat after a 3 hr perfectly choreographed set...she's a wonderful dancer (the energy of the dancers and backing singers!) as well as all the chat and fun she has with the audience. She is an all rounder really and has gained a new fan in me. That said, it started too late (support acts, second one, too long I thought) and did go on a bit towards the end. I thought they managed the crowds at the tube very well, and enjoyed the abba singalong in the queue..

greencartbluecart · 24/06/2024 08:08

Oh I think Taylor rates as high as Springsteen in my book
She writes her own material , she keeps her band around

Yes she changed outfits as part of the show

But at least she has a dignity about her outfits that has been missing in most female stars over the decades
Even if it's a leotard it manages to not look anything like a Madonna leotard

Renamedyetagain · 24/06/2024 08:08

I admit I don't know loads of her songs but was in the standing section last night with my girls. She was phenomenal. What an entertainer.. hype is probably because she is multi talented. Songwriter, plays guitar and piano live with poise and relaxed chat after a 3 hr perfectly choreographed set...she's a wonderful dancer (the energy of the dancers and backing singers!) as well as all the chat and fun she has with the audience. She is an all rounder really and has gained a new fan in me. That said, it started too late (support acts, second one, too long I thought) and did go on a bit towards the end. I thought they managed the crowds at the tube very well, and enjoyed the abba singalong in the queue..

CurtainsOfSparta · 24/06/2024 08:08

TinySmol · 24/06/2024 08:01

Bruce Springsteen does equally long concerts.

Multiple people have done equally as long and even longer gigs that have been enjoyed by their fans. So bizarre to claim that ‘Only Taylor Swift’ could pull off a 3 hour gig 🙄

Renamedyetagain · 24/06/2024 08:08

I admit I don't know loads of her songs but was in the standing section last night with my girls. She was phenomenal. What an entertainer.. hype is probably because she is multi talented. Songwriter, plays guitar and piano live with poise and relaxed chat after a 3 hr perfectly choreographed set...she's a wonderful dancer (the energy of the dancers and backing singers!) as well as all the chat and fun she has with the audience. She is an all rounder really and has gained a new fan in me. That said, it started too late (support acts, second one, too long I thought) and did go on a bit towards the end. I thought they managed the crowds at the tube very well, and enjoyed the abba singalong in the queue..

Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 08:07

FromBackHome · 24/06/2024 08:07

Well, Bruce describes Taylor as ‘super talented’ and a ‘tremendous writer’ soooo...

Which just exemplifies that he's a nice person. 😬

FromBackHome · 24/06/2024 08:07

Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 08:02

....and is, without doubt, more talented, interesting and probably a nicer human.

Well, Bruce describes Taylor as ‘super talented’ and a ‘tremendous writer’ soooo...

Alwaysthesun24 · 24/06/2024 08:06

Cornishpasty342 · 24/06/2024 08:04

She barely left the stage to change her outfits. It was truly worth every penny paid, she was fantastic. The show she puts on is incredible and I say that as a huge Springsteen fan. He is also incredible but they are not comparable, their gigs are totally different but both work their weight in gold!

I think it’s fine for people not to be a fan of her music but you cannot say that she is overhyped or disregard something because it’s not to your taste. The fact she is bringing in 300million to the UK economy speaks for itself. She is clearly doing something right, whether you like it or not!

I can say she is overhyped because she is. 🫣

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 24/06/2024 08:06

Sendinsanity · 24/06/2024 07:19

We were there last night. Couldn't see anyone flagging and there was enough energy to make Wembley shake with the surprise songs. Only Taylor Swift can pull off a 3 hour show like that.

We went to see Bruce Springsteen at Cardiff and he played for over 3 hours-FYI he’s 74 years old and was amazing. So no-it’s not only TS who can do that.

Vopik · 24/06/2024 08:05

I took my niece as I had use of a hospitality suite as a work perk. I really enjoyed the songs I knew but for a non fan it felt a bit same-y at times. The energy was out of this world though. I wasn’t clock watching and the three hours did fly by.

MumblesParty · 24/06/2024 08:04

Sendinsanity · 24/06/2024 07:19

We were there last night. Couldn't see anyone flagging and there was enough energy to make Wembley shake with the surprise songs. Only Taylor Swift can pull off a 3 hour show like that.

I saw Meatloaf do a 3.5 hour concert back in the 80s, high energy the whole way through. TS doesn’t have the monopoly on amazing epic shows.

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