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Career Retrospective

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music1 month ago•10 min saved

Swift Reveals 'I Knew You Were Trouble' Started as a Sad Ballad

Taylor Swift revealed that her 2012 hit 'I Knew You Were Trouble' was originally written as a sad piano ballad before producers Max Martin and Shellback suggested a dubstep direction. Swift discussed this creative pivot during a recent Q&A at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, part of the Recording Academy's Icon Sessions. She emphasized the value of collaborative 'yes, and' approaches in the studio, noting that the genre shift ultimately enhanced the song's impact. The conversation also touched on her 20-year career, her country roots, and her approach to public perception and songwriting.

via Variety|

#career-retrospective #grammy-museum #music

obituary2 years ago•4 min saved

'Super Size Me' Director Morgan Spurlock Dies at 53

Morgan Spurlock, the influential documentary filmmaker known for "Super Size Me," passed away at 53 after a battle with cancer. Despite his career being marred by allegations of sexual misconduct and alcoholism, Spurlock's work significantly impacted the documentary genre, blending journalism with a personal narrative style. His legacy includes notable projects like the FX show "30 Days" and his contributions to raising awareness about fast food's health impacts.

via Roger Ebert|

#career-retrospective #controversy #documentary-filmmaking

arts3 years ago•9 min saved

Isaac Julien's Art Explores Race, Identity, and Freedom.

Tate Britain is hosting a career retrospective of British artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien, showcasing his boundary-stretching works addressing racism, homophobia, migration, and colonialism. The exhibition, titled "What Freedom Is to Me," features five single-screen films from the 1980s and six sumptuous installations, exhibited within a hexagonal structure designed by the architect David Adjaye. The exhibition is the largest of Julien's work ever staged in his home country and highlights his profound engagement with musicians, dancers, writers, and thinkers.

via The New York Times|

#arts #career-retrospective #film-installations

music3 years ago•1 min saved

"Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: Setlist, Style, and Unreleased Songs"

Taylor Swift kicked off her Eras tour in Glendale, Arizona, performing songs from all 10 of her studio albums for a thrilling career retrospective. The setlist required 44 songs, with new projects like Folklore and Midnights getting deep dives in order to make up for lost time, and a special acoustic track tucked away near the end of the setlist. The tour showcases Swift's four new albums that she recorded since her last tour five years ago, as well as beloved hits that she's played hundreds of times.

via Billboard|

#career-retrospective #eras-tour #folklore