Taylor Swift’s Beats 1 Radio Interview
http://www.mtv.com/news/2687544/taylor-swift-1989-tour-secrets-writing-something-great/
Okay, so I watched it in full. No there wasn’t any additional information on the Apple Music exclusivity, so far now, I will assume that it’s staying Apple-only. Considering Taylor’s current stance with her 1989 content, best to be prepared for a worst-case scenario haha.
So with that out of the way, I do appreciate this interview. Now it wasn’t too different than previous interviews. Zane asks about special guests, once again touching on the Apple letter, her approach on writing songs, etc. All of this has been hashed and rehashed in the hundreds/thousands of interviews she’s done by now. Sigh - so despite how laid-back it was, there wasn’t too much that was new. Some additional info on Andrea, how the Apple letter played out (bugging her tour crew nervously lol), and the difference in stress/anxiety between Fearless and 1989. That was nice. But new, real significant new information? Not really for any fan that’s paid attention.
I know all this specifically because I already monitor content, to edit and update our front page content. With everyone’s busy schedules, it’s usually easier to go breadth (quick), and then have me provide the depth (detail) into those updates. So far so good anyway haha.
I think to me, Taylor ‘sort of’ answered the question of the Tour Live content ever making it to physical media. Taylor talks alot about how special the 1989 Tour was - specifically because it’s something that’s not going to last.
You add that to her other responses to questions earlier in the interview:
1) Is there a reason for the tour to end?
She talks about something being golden, special, magical - and that it shouldn’t be dragged out. Taylor emphasizes the ethereal nature of the concert tour experience.
2) She expects/knows that majority have seen the concert on YT (or Twitter, Vine, Periscope, Snapchat, the list goes on). So she must deliver more than is expected, not less.
So that’s my guess. Moving on, I think she hints at her writing process for the next album. Taylor kept emphasizing, “don’t finish it unless it’s great.” That immediately reminds me of lines from two gaming companies - who are well-known for their “when it’s ready” approach.
Conclusion: We might be waiting a while for the next album haha.