Taylor Swift is certainly a seasoned performer on stage, as evidenced by her latest outing, which kicked off with a two-night stand Friday in Omaha, Neb and Sunday in Des Moines, IA.
Her show, which was previewed during last weekend‘s Nashville dress rehearsal benefit, features pyrotechnics, aerialists, numerous costume changes and an endless supply of hits. And the superstar is drawing applause not only from the sold-out crowds, but also from critics. Country Aircheck notes that topping her elaborate Fearless World Tour would seem a tall order, but the Speak Now show didn‘t just clear the bar, it left it behind in a cloud of spent rocket fuel, while Music Row echoed the crowd‘s deafening roar agreeing that no one walks away disappointed. This weekend the Omaha World Herald called the show near-flawless, taking note of the huge, entertaining production and all [the] moving parts—both the stage itself and all of the dancers and musicians, observing―you always had something to keep your eye on.
The Tennessean called the show astonishing, remarking that the production on the tour is possibly the most elaborate one staged by a Country artist since Garth Brooks flew on wires. But even amidst the elaborate production, Taylor‘s musicianship is not lost on the audience. The superstar plays several different instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, piano and ukulele. She explains to us why she has learned so many instruments, including the guitar. I honestly was raised never, never to expect that you are entitled to success. So you work an extra mile. You go that extra length, explains the 21-year-old singer-songwriter. That‘s why I learned guitar, ’cause I was like you know what, there’s no guarantee that I will make it, there’s not even half a guarantee that I will make it. I‘ve got to learn things that make me different, and I‘ve gotta learn things that make me more interesting.
Source