Fake Instruments.
How did they work? Who knows!
Sydney, Australia - Fans of global pop sensation Taylor Swift are abuzz following a peculiar incident during her 'Eras Tour' stop in Sydney. During her acoustic set, as Swift performed 'New Year's Day' on the piano, her keyboard produced an unexpected 'synth sound.' Swift paused, looked up with a subtle smirk, and commented on the unusual sound, leading many to believe it was a deliberate 'Easter egg' rather than a technical glitch. Online, 'Swifties' quickly began dissecting the moment. One fan, Jojo (swiftieinkc), highlighted the significance of the synth sound. "She absolutely knows how to turn the synth sound off on these keyboards," Jojo stated in a viral video, suggesting the moment was intentional. Jojo further theorized that the synth sound, combined with the choice of 'New Year's Day' (a track from Swift's 'Reputation' album), could be a double hint. "To me, this is Taylor telling us after 'Tortured Poets' is going to be 'Reputation,'" she explained, noting that Swift's upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' is categorized as synth-pop. Other fans echoed this sentiment in comments. One user remarked, "It's the Swift Smirk," while another noted, "The way she looked up and smiled and pressed the key again… def an Easter egg." The incident has fueled speculation that Swift is not only teasing the sound of her new album but also hinting at the highly anticipated re-recording of 'Reputation.'
How did they work? Who knows!
