Calling all Swifties — as well as anyone who likes checking out picturesque New England towns.
Taylor Swift
Two words: Neon Carnival. The most talked about festival party of over a decade returned to the desert on Saturday, April 13th. The one night only event was presented by Liquid I.V. in partnership with Patrón El Alto and The Levi’s® Brand.
On The Scene: Seeing Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film With Dolby Cinemas!
This summer, the closest that I got to attending Taylor Swift’s infamous Eras Tour was in fact sitting on my couch and scrolling Twitter to see an array of super cute outfits and eagerly awaiting the nightly surprise song. On top of that, being met with complete devastation when Mexico City received Cornelia Street, my favorite song of all time. That’s not to say that I didn’t wholeheartedly try to receive tickets, but in recent times, obtaining a concert ticket is basically the equivalent to winning the lottery, if the latter required a lot more patience and an internet connection of steel.
So I may not have won the Ticketmaster war, but I still enjoyed the concert from my home, and even had a few friends Facetime me from their seats at the MetLife show. Still, that didn’t stop my longing for getting to experience the full show firsthand, complete with the visual effects and impeccable sound quality. That was, until this last week, when Swift herself announced that the concert would be coming to the big screen, with an immersive concert film experience!
The concert film promised to bridge the gap between devoted fans and those who missed out on the live experience due to factors like high demand, ticket prices, and even technical glitches, and was the perfect way for me to experience what I was missing.
The film quickly became a sensation, breaking records with a staggering $92.8 million in its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing concert film in history. Swifties worldwide flocked to theaters to relive the magic of the Eras Tour, eagerly anticipating a unique cinematic journey.
The movie-going experience has evolved over the years, with each era (no pun intended) bringing innovation, excitement, and immersion to the audience. In this ongoing quest for an unparalleled cinematic adventure, Dolby Cinemas have emerged as a beacon of excellence, offering a movie experience like no other.
Dolby Cinema allows you to catch subtle details and ultra-vivid colors (courtesy of Dolby Vision) and hear sounds come alive all around you (thanks to Dolby Atmos). So, it was time for us to get ready to be completely immersed in Taylor’s world, where we were promised to pick up on all the easter eggs, be mesmerized by the dazzling, bejeweled costumes that pop on screen, and, of course, be enveloped by her masterful catalog.
One of the most striking aspects of the Dolby Cinema experience is the visual quality. Equipped with state-of-the-art projection systems, Dolby Cinemas ensure the clearest, most vibrant imagery imaginable. Dolby Vision, a high dynamic range (HDR) technology, coupled with dual laser projection, brings out the deepest blacks, brightest whites, and the entire spectrum of colors in between. The result is a picture that is lifelike, immersive, and exceptionally detailed. When you step into a Dolby Cinema, you’re not merely watching a movie; you’re inside the story. This, as you can imagine, made for the ideal viewing experience for the concert film. The curved, floor to ceiling screen and stadium style seating made it feel like you were at the concert firsthand, albiet with way comfier seats.
A hallmark, and possibly the hallmark of Swift’s live shows, is the immersive sound experience, which is the heart of what I missed out on during my Twitter listening sessions. Her music, lyrics, and powerful vocals come to life, enveloping the audience in a mesmerizing audio landscape. Dolby Cinema’s Dolby At
mos technology, with speakers placed strategically around the theater, allows the film’s soundtrack to surround the audience. It replicated the feeling of being at a live concert, where the music reverberates from all directions. For us, the experience was not just about hearing but feeling the music, making Dolby Cinema the perfect place to immerse yourself in The Eras Tour.
In my opinion, the transition from real-life concert settings to a cinema environment can be seamless and tailored to enhance the overall experience. Dolby Cinemas understand the importance of creating the right atmosphere. The transition from illuminated walls and ceilings to the dimmed theater happens effortlessly, allowing you to focus on the film. The ambiance perfectly complements the mood of the concert, enhancing the connection between you and Taylor Swift’s performance.
All in all, I can not possibly recommend Dolby Cinemas for your Eras Tour Film viewing experience, more. To experience the magic for yourself and find the closest Dolby Cinema near you, click here!
Taylor Swift debuted ‘No Body No Crime’ from her album ‘Evermore’ with Haim at the first night of the ‘Eras’ Tour last night in Seattle while wearing a glittery bronze dress that is rarely seen on stage in this tour. The song replaced ‘Tis the Damn Season’ on the set list in order to accommodate the surprise song.
Swift is known to bring surprise guests to her shows to perform tracks that they have collaborated with in the past, but there was no surprise guest last night to which the crowd cheered enthusiastically as it meant more solo stage time with Swift. She then performed ‘Everything Has Changed’, a song she collaborated on with Ed Sheeran from 2012’s ‘Red’ which she has not performed for a decade. She also played ‘This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things’ for the first time on the Era’s tour, as the two surprise acoustic songs for the show.
Taylor Swift united all her Pacific Northwest Swiftie fans last night at Lumen Field where she played night one of her Eras Tour. As one of only two shows in the entire northwest region, this highly anticipated, sold out show brought crowds surrounding the exterior of the stadium as seen in other shows in this 40+ show tour.
Swift did not disappoint the crowd with three hours of nonstop performances complete with scene, outfit and instrument changes. She sang the vast majority of each track live – a near impossible feat as her longest break the entire night was during a two minute guitar solo for her to complete an outfit quick change. Swift squeezed every minute and every moment of her show to deliver a spectacular performance to her fans in order to maximize performance time given her extensive discography.
Gracie Abrams opened the show with ‘Good Riddance’ followed by ‘I Miss You I’m Sorry’ as well as ‘Where Do We Go Now’. Followed by Haim with ‘Now I’m in It’, ‘ My Song 5’, ‘Want You Back’ and ‘Gasoline’. Abrams and Haim will be joining for the last leg of the tour in the United States moving down the West Coast.
Swift has one more night to play before she finishes up the domestic leg of The Eras Tour in California. Shows are scheduled in Santa Clara for July 28 and 29, with Los Angeles being the final destination August 3rd through the 5th, and new shows added for August 7th to the 9th.
Taylor Swift: Storyteller – A ‘Taylor-Made’ Exhibition for Swifties in NYC
On the second floor of the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle in NYC lies what can only be described as Swiftie’s dream house.