Kristina Roberts
Taylor Swift’s newly re-recorded song, “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version),” made its debut in the latest episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. The famous singer originally released this song in 2017 as part of her Reputation album. Now, she has re-recorded it with fresh vocals, giving fans a new version to enjoy.
The song played during the opening scene of the second-to-last episode of The Handmaid’s Tale, which is ending soon. In the scene, a group of rebellious handmaids walk together in a powerful formation while the song plays in the background. The lyrics and tone of the song matched the mood of the scene perfectly.
Elisabeth Moss, the star and executive producer of the show, shared her excitement about using Taylor Swift’s music. “I’ve been wanting to use a Taylor song for many years on the show, and we finally found the perfect spot for a track from her,” she said. “I’m so glad we waited because there could not be a more perfect song for a more perfect moment. Taylor has been such an inspiration to me personally. As a Swiftie myself, and I think I can speak for Yvonne [Strahovski] and our entire cast as well, who are all Swifties, it’s such an honor to be able to use her music in the final episodes of our show.”
Moss also explained how the song was chosen for the scene. “I said to my editor, Wendy Hallam Martin, ‘I really want to find a place for a Taylor track in the last two episodes of the show.’ We wanted to find a music cue for the opening of episode nine, and all the credit goes to Wendy for picking this track for this moment!”
Wendy Hallam Martin, the show’s editor, also shared her thoughts on why this song was the right choice. “In trying many songs for this specific moment in our series and knowing how much Lizzie wanted a strong female voice and message, Taylor was really the artist that delivered both lyrically and tonally,” she said. “Our badass main character June in this scene was really saying ‘look what you made me do,’ and the song couldn’t have been more on point. A perfect pairing. When I laid the song up against the scene, it just landed perfectly thematically, rhythmically, and magically hit all the edit points—which sometimes happens if it’s meant to be.”
Taylor Swift has been re-recording her first six albums to regain control of her music. So far, she has released new versions of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and *1989*. However, Reputation (Taylor’s Version) has not yet been officially announced. Last year, fans got a small preview of “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” in an episode of The Dynasty: New England Patriots. Another re-recorded song, “Delicate (Taylor’s Version),” was also featured in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Many fans believe that Taylor Swift might soon announce the release of Reputation (Taylor’s Version). Some speculate that she could make an announcement at the American Music Awards on May 26. Since it has been two years since her last re-recording release, fans are eagerly waiting for news.
Taylor Swift’s decision to re-record her old music has been a major topic in the music industry. By creating new versions of her songs, she ensures that she owns the rights to her work. This move has inspired many other artists to take control of their music as well.
The use of “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” in The Handmaid’s Tale has brought even more attention to her re-recording project. The song’s powerful lyrics and strong message fit well with the show’s themes of resistance and strength. Fans of both Taylor Swift and The Handmaid’s Tale are thrilled with this collaboration.
As the final episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale air, viewers can expect more emotional and impactful moments. The inclusion of Taylor Swift’s music adds another layer of meaning to the show. Meanwhile, Swifties (Taylor Swift’s fans) are keeping an eye out for any updates on Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
Taylor Swift continues to make waves in the entertainment world, whether through her music, her influence, or her business decisions. Her dedication to her art and her fans is clear, and this latest appearance of her song in a major TV series only proves her lasting impact.
For now, fans can enjoy the new version of “Look What You Made Me Do” in The Handmaid’s Tale while waiting for more news about her upcoming re-recorded albums. The excitement around her music shows just how much people love and support her work.
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