Beyonce vs. Taylor
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Anonymous
I started to approach this with serious answers, but I realized that anyone who thinks that 1) making a concert film is somehow “innovative “ and 2) Beyoncé “is copying Taylor” probably wouldn’t care. Beyoncé and Taylor are two very different types of entertainers—who appeal to very different markets and audiences. Being “appropriate “ for younger listeners is only a plus if you believe that having a young, less sophisticated audience is a plus. I don’t, so, eh. You give zero support, OP, for your next gush of assertions. You also don’t bother to define “classic “. Perhaps you’re young enough to assume that your personal views and tastes — however restricted— are somehow universal? Anyway, if you’re up for it, listen to some Destiny’s Child. Check out Homecoming. And Lemonade. Maybe you’ll learn something— if you allow yourself to do so. Or maybe you just won’t get it. It’s cool. I don’t get Taylor’s music or her appeal, but I’m glad that she’s out there doing her thing, and I’m glad that her efforts reach a lot of people who find meaning and positive experiences from her decision to share her talents. So I’d say Beyoncé. She actually has a VOICE. But I’m not fond enough of Taylor’s music to be able to do anything approaching a fair comparison. |
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Another win for Taylor. Beyonce's Rennaisance film only made $21 million domestically and $6 million internationally. Contrasted to Taylor who debuted with $126 million to $130 million globally
Absolutely no contest. The winner is very obvious, and like I said... theyre not even in the same league. |
Anonymous
Yes and many other bands have done it. Whoever is saying Taylor stole the concept from "K pop" is deranged. However, Taylor was the first to structure her business plan for the movie the way it was, and Beyonce copied that same model. Taylor is a real innovator in regards to business and money |
Anonymous
Wait... y'all are really misinterpreting the fact that Taylor came up with a new business model for a movie release and trying to twist it into "Taylor has the first concert film ever". No one is saying that, we're pointing out that Taylor basically completely reinvented the distribution model for the concert films, and everyone acknowledges it. Either you're just really stupid/bad at basic reading comprehension or you just tried and failed to hate on Taylor because youre a hater in general. And Taylor stays winning and breaking records. Seethe. |
) when she's doing something that's already been done for decades LOL. Concert films have been around for a good while now.
Anonymous
Oh good for Taylor’s team. Apparently her Dad is really well known for just this type of innovation in business. “In 2008, Taylor's former manager, Rick Barker, told Entertainment Weekly that Taylor's parents were marketing geniuses (which probably comes as no surprise to Swifties who know about Taylor's Easter eggs). "The mom and dad both have great marketing minds. I don't want to say fake it until you make it, but when you looked at her stuff, it was very professional even before she got her deal," he said at the time.” |
Anonymous
I've heard from people who have actually met Taylor and theyve said she's very smart and VERY business savvy. Not a dumb popstar by any means (which you can kinda tell from her lyrics as well) |
Anonymous
Cool story-did you know she even hand knits all those cardigans too- on her private jet while traveling! |
Anonymous
Is she a knitter? I had no idea. I would think she's a lot busier writing her award winning songs, planning her record breaking tours, or having sex with her hot football player BF. Don't be mad if you can't compare! |
Anonymous
I know whose music I prefer to listen to and it’s Beyoncé by a mile! So to me, she’s the best and it’s not even close. |
Anonymous
So you now see that Taylor can’t POSSIBLY be involved in every aspect of her business. 
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Anonymous
| I like that Taylor is making money hand over fist, good for her! But personally, when I’m picking music to listen to, I’m picking Beyoncé 10/10 times. I feel like I can’t relate to Taylor’s music at all. |
Anonymous
Can you point to me in the thread where anyone said she was? Or was that just some weird conclusion you concocted in that hyperactive, delusional mind of yours? Literally no CEO is involved in "EVERY aspect" of their business. But for the people who work and talk with her- yes, she's extremely smart and very plugged in/business oriented. |
Anonymous
How old are you? |
Anonymous
Concert films have existed for decades. That's not what people are talking about. Taylor film bypassed the studios. Her team produced it and made a direct deal with AMC Theaters rather than using a studio for distribution, thus retaining a higher percentage of the take. Beyonce's team did the same thing. THAT was the innovation. |
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In my day to day life I'm probably listening to Taylor more than Beyonce just because Bey's music isn't really my 'zen out and relax' kind of jam but like, why do they need to be in competition? They are two entirely different kinds of artists.
Why don't you take a cue from Taylor herself OP and lift up all female artists instead of trying to make it a competition and tear them down. Bey and Taylor are supporting each other by helping promote each other's films they aren't trying to eat at each other. But truly dude, I've been listening to Beyonce bops since the 90s, Destiny's Child was a formative part of my musical life, saying Beyonce copies Taylor? She does not care about TS, just like she seems to not really care about anyone else. She did that pop star life and then made a crazy amount of money and now does only precisely what she wants to do the way she wants to do it, nothing more, nothing less. Beyonce answers to no one but Beyonce, and while I enjoyed her pop music a lot more than her current music, I have nothing but admiration for a woman who decided to do her thing unapologetically. Calling Beyonce a copycat is just...so absurd as to be hilarious. |