Paul Schrader, the accomplished wordsmith responsible for shaping the narrative of Martin Scorsese’s cinematic masterpiece Taxi Driver, is celebrated for his candid viewpoints and profound understanding of the film industry.
But, in an unexpected turn of events, the 77-year-old has previously focused on a different genre of artistic expression from his cinematic universe.
Schrader once directed his admiration towards none other than Taylor Swift, lavishing her with expressive praise that might eclipse the love of her most passionate devotees.
Paul Schrader’s Divine Admiration For Taylor Swift
Paul Schrader, a luminary renowned for his exceptional screenwriting in Scorsese’s cinematic masterpiece Taxi Driver, has taken an unexpected journey into a newfound world of adoration. His focus has shifted to none other than Taylor Swift, the pop sensation.
Schrader, with a distinguished career dating back to 1974, is responsible for creating Travis Bickle and the unforgettable film Taxi Driver, a monumental achievement in cinematic history. Yet, it is Swift who now stirs the passions of this screenwriter legend.
In a fascinating twist, according to Indie Wire, Schrader expressed his fervent desire to witness a Swift concert, extolling the pop star as the “essence of the life force.”
On his 72nd birthday, Schrader’s dream became a reality as he attended Swift’s stadium tour. He couldn’t contain his excitement, sharing a selfie on Facebook, proudly checking off this experience from his bucket list.
His adoration for the singer didn’t stop there. His previous Facebook post, featuring the selfie, garnered widespread attention, even catching the eye of acclaimed filmmaker Edgar Wright and others.
In response, Schrader announced,
“About Taylor Swift, let there be no doubt, she is the light that gives meaning to each to all our lives, the godhead who makes existence possible and without whom we would wander forever in bleak unimaginable darkness.”
The world’s gone mad and nothing surprises me anymore. Except, it turns out, reading Paul Schrader’s thoughts on Taylor Swift. pic.twitter.com/WvKCK59dDC
— Nick de Semlyen (@NickdeSemlyen) July 26, 2018
While Schrader may be one of Swift’s most passionate admirers, he is far from the only one. Swift’s devoted fans also have proven their dedication, as evidenced by record-breaking seismic activity during her shows, shaking off any doubts about her enduring influence and appeal.
Taylor Swift Fans Sparked Seismic Records With Unusual Activity During Her Concerts
In an unprecedented twist of events, the uncontrolled enthusiasm of Swift’s devoted fanbase has evolved beyond the boundaries of music and ventured into the realm of scientific marvels.
Following two nights of euphoric dancing at Swift’s Eras tour concert at Lumen Field in Seattle, the fervent Swifties unwittingly triggered seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, as confirmed by seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach.
According to CNN, Caplan-Auerbach disclosed this phenomenon, aptly dubbed the “Swift Quake,” is reminiscent of the 2011 “Beast Quake,” when Seattle Seahawks fans erupted in jubilation following an impressive touchdown by running back Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch.
Remarkably, the seismic readings from both events were registered on the same local seismometer.
Caplan-Auerbach, a geology professor at Western Washington University, also drew parallels between the two events through a Pacific Northwest earthquake group on Facebook that she moderates.
I guess I should show the data. Swifties > Seahawks fans.
(except data from the concert may not be caused by the fans–it may be the sound system, so not really a fair comparison). pic.twitter.com/szwowOYQFi
— Jackie Caplan-Auerbach 🇺🇦 🌻 (@geophysichick) July 27, 2023
The data from the Swift concert nights, she observed, displayed strikingly similar patterns of seismic signals when overlaid.
This intriguing convergence exemplifies the unifying potential of music, extending beyond mere entertainment and causing genuine earth-shaking experiences.
