Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Speak Now

Also titled: The Most Awesome Weekend: Part 2
So, after we had a wonderful day at the Festival on the Green we headed over to the arena for the Taylor Swift concert!!!! Not only were we going to her concert, but we got to be in the pit!!!!!! The pit is the area right by the stage that you can't buy tickets for. At this show, the stage surrounded the pit because there was a catwalk. It was amazing to be that close. The pictures don't truly show how close we were to the stage.

Needtobreathe opened for her and they were awesome. They are kind of Kings of Leon-ish. 



As soon as Needtobreathe went off stage, they drew this huge curtain. Taylor's stage setup was unbelievable. All the details were so neat. Her favorite number is 13, so it was hidden all throughout the stage. The top of the curtain has the Roman numerals for thirteen.
When Taylor appeared, she rose from the spot on the stage where she is standing in this picture.
We were so close I could see the hair on her legs. Not even kidding! ;)

Taylor is absolutely mesmerizing. She's gorgeous in pictures, but when you see her in real life it's almost indescribable. We saw Taylor in Nashville and she had the same effect then. There really is something unique about her.
I loved all of her outfits.
Me in the pit!
I was genuinely shocked at how amazing her singing and guitar playing were all night. She has a bad rap for no reason. She really can sing! We were close enough to tell that it was live.
Her band and dancers were so entertaining, as well.
Taylor's signature symbol-hands shaped into a heart.


So cute

My December-LOVE this song!
The bridge she is standing on dropped down from the ceiling. It was neat.

Each song had an act to go with it. This one was a wedding. I thought the bride's dress was fabulous!

After the wedding scene, she ran down into the pit!!!!! She spoke to me and I got to grab her hand!! And somehow Trey was able to get it on camera! He didn't even realize he did until later. SO cool! So, that's my hand on Taylor's hand! I was shaking from the adrenaline, afterwards. Yes, I am a dork, but I'm telling you she makes you awestruck!
She went to the opposite side of the arena to this revolving tree. It was awesome because no matter where you sat, you got to see her up close!

I loved this dress.
She had acrobats in the show and they were amazing. There were so many things to watch.
My camera battery died on the very last song, so I don't have any pics of it. :( 

It was quite possibly the BEST concert I've ever been to! Which is saying a lot, because I've been to quite a few! Though, I don't think I'll ever be able to watch a concert again without being in the pit! ;)

I liked Taylor before this concert. However, I think it's rather obvious that I am now a HUGE Taylor Swift fan and you should be, too!

4 chirps:

Sarah said...

That looks like so much fun!!

Beth said...

Your pictures are AMAZING! Taylor Swift is my six year old daughter's current obsession. I can't wait to show her your blog! :)

Sarah Wyland said...

I saw her in Nashville about a month ago and was blown away. I love Taylor anyway, but her show was just over the top amazing. Charlie Worsham and NeedToBreathe were also fabulous. Your pics are amazing - and here I thought mine were good!

Katie @ Modern-Day Family said...

oh wow those are amazing pictures! Looks like a great show! How in the world did you get such awesome seats?!?