I was at this show, and remember that moment at about 1:10 where Joy caressed Taylor's arm. What lovely, genuine, talented, humble, generous human beings they all seem to be. Joy Williams' smile (and voice, of course) can fill any room. Bravo.
The quality of this performance is absolutely amazing! Nowadays it's hard to find musicians in the charts that can pull off harmonies like that in a live performance. Really well done :)
and another thing, the civil wars are amazing too. I'm sure that due to the popularity of this song, they gained a fan or two(million or more.lol). John is such a calm yet talented guitarist and Joy is a great singer. I love how they harmonize, To be honest, a big reason why this song is so gorgeous is because of the harmonizing, it makes the song a billion times more... eery and somehow soothing
Never really been a fan of Taylor Swift, but I've love the Civil Wars. Joy Williams' voice is always breath taking. She can harmonize like no one else. A great trio of great voices.
whoa. Amazing. Seriously flawless. She honestly, honestly should reconsider her genre now. lol. She was created for songs like this! I mean, her country songs are good too, im a big fan, but they make her sound "ok", songs like this bring out her voice! I don't know about broadway(yet), but Taylor, if you're reading this... If you write more songs like this, you'd gain wayyy more fans. Congrats taylor! another #1
wow amazing,i love her,and to all haters if you listen to the studio version one and this,it sounds the same so shut the hell up n enjoy the great music
@TaySwiftVidz I completely agree. A lot of artists have bad performances on Award Shows, I have to imagine it has something to do with sound checks and/or the sound system itself, making it difficult for most artists. I think she is an amazing singer, songwriter and musician.
@kristikrause She just straightened it once. It stays like that for a while. Her curly hair will probably be back by March, when she tours Australia and NZ.
can i hear any screams!........louder!! that's Taylor Swift and performing Safe and Sound with the Civil Wars..........If i was there i will not stopping screaming ''I Love you Taylor Swift!'''.......
I think it's funny that I met the person that fitted The Civil Wars for their outfits for this and the music video, and The Civil Wars absolutely did NOT want to do this song with Taylor Swift. They said they were being forced, and Taylor was paying for EVERYTHING. I guess you really do get whatever you want when you have money...
@netterstyl A lower key would not fit the song. She could work on her timbre to get rid of the break btwn registers, but the song should be in this key bc emotionally, it's supposed to transition between being intense and soft. Taylor's technique may not be perfect but she does a great job at capturing beauty & raw emotion. It isn't an easy song but she is able to hold a soft & pleasant tone. She's on-key & holds notes beautifully that I didn't know she could execute. Great songwriting as well.
@iGotTaylor I totally agree. But it probably doesn't help that I completely adore the Hunger Games trilogy either. So I kind of have to like this song by default. Oops.
OMG her voice just gives me goose bumps. Their voices sound so perfect together! I love this song
I was at this show, and remember that moment at about 1:10 where Joy caressed Taylor's arm. What lovely, genuine, talented, humble, generous human beings they all seem to be. Joy Williams' smile (and voice, of course) can fill any room. Bravo.
This song tugs at your heart strings! Great song and performance.
The quality of this performance is absolutely amazing! Nowadays it's hard to find musicians in the charts that can pull off harmonies like that in a live performance. Really well done :)
Who said she can't sing live?!?! She sings live amazingly!
Taylor is just so perfect in every single way, she has the potential to make history
There are no words to describe how perfect this performance is
OMG I'm just crying.... I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT SO MUCH and this song is just magical.
It's amazing! I can't belive it's a LIVE performance! Tyalor's voice is beautiful and when i listen it i feel myself in safe and sound!
Soooooo gooood! Go Taylor! I am in LOVE with this song! And Taylor sounds so good live!
Lol the lady who was like WOW in the silent bit !
Looooove Taylor sooo much
She pulls this song off so beautifully live.
She sounds exactly like in the studio version. EXACTLY! Beautiful performance.
This has got to be my FAVORITE performance by Taylor Swift - no lie!
I have had this on repeat since it came out, no joke. I take a shower to this song. And if I cant listen to it, It's in my head or I'm singing it.
she sings this so beautifully... ! ! !
I LOVE THIS SOO MUCH! I hope she sings this on tour!
One word flawless!!! Beautiful performance!!!
and another thing, the civil wars are amazing too. I'm sure that due to the popularity of this song, they gained a fan or two(million or more.lol). John is such a calm yet talented guitarist and Joy is a great singer. I love how they harmonize, To be honest, a big reason why this song is so gorgeous is because of the harmonizing, it makes the song a billion times more... eery and somehow soothing
In so many ways and on so many levels, I felt incredibly blessed to be there last night. Taylor's appearance was the cherry on the sundae.
this is a really amazing performance. and an amazing song!
Never really been a fan of Taylor Swift, but I've love the Civil Wars. Joy Williams' voice is always breath taking. She can harmonize like no one else. A great trio of great voices.
Taylor is amazing, her voice is perfect!
this gave me chills. absolutely amazing.
been playing this on repeat like...13xx in almost an hour..
Chills.
Beautiful.
Brilliant.
Emotional.
Wonderful.
Her voice is perfect
i'd do anything to hear just this song, live, in a big empty room, and just me in the audience. it would be so perfect.
Goosebumps. Definitely.
SHE FREAKING SOUNDS LIKE THE STUDIO VERSION.
i loved how she touched taylor swift and everyone was hollering!
this is one of her best.
Love The Civil Wars, love Taylor Swift. This song = amazing
this sounds eerily perfect!!
whoa. Amazing. Seriously flawless. She honestly, honestly should reconsider her genre now. lol. She was created for songs like this! I mean, her country songs are good too, im a big fan, but they make her sound "ok", songs like this bring out her voice! I don't know about broadway(yet), but Taylor, if you're reading this... If you write more songs like this, you'd gain wayyy more fans. Congrats taylor! another #1
oh my gosh. and i thought she wouldn't be able to sing it live. soooooo good
BRAVO TAYLOR ! I'm in paradise ! INCROYABLE/ AMAZING !
INCROYABLE! the music, the lyrics, the performance, and of course Taylor
Just amazing!!!
I'm dying. that was absolutely amazing.
Love it!!! ahh cant wait!!!!
so absolutely beautiful
I luv this song!
her best live yet ;)
OMG!! This is amazing!!!
i
Omg! Tayyy! BEAUTIFUL
Taylor is the most perfect woman I've ever seen.
I can't wait to see a movie!! :D
Taylor is the BEST thing on EARTH. that's it.
FLAWLESS!
so beautiful
i love the song
Amazing live..
wow, this is really amazing. Everytime I hear this song I just start to remember Katniss and Rue and then I want to cry. :(
sooooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I luv Taylor!
FLAWLESS.
Incredible.
Amazing......
LOVE!!!!
Amazing
shoe sounds so good! I really really love her and the book! Hunger games movie would be a blast!
flawless
So damn perfect...
wow amazing,i love her,and to all haters if you listen to the studio version one and this,it sounds the same so shut the hell up n enjoy the great music
holy shit! FLAWLESS!
Its funny how the crowd thinks the song ends at 2:49 but it goes on, Man people needs to actually listen to the whole song :)
Oh. My. Jeebus.. Taylor is amazing!:) I wasn't born with enough middle fingers to show my anger to all the people who say she can't sing..
Perfeitos, safe & saud!
@TaySwiftVidz I completely agree. A lot of artists have bad performances on Award Shows, I have to imagine it has something to do with sound checks and/or the sound system itself, making it difficult for most artists. I think she is an amazing singer, songwriter and musician.
Perfection ;)
this is actually amazing. -3
Awwwwwwwwwwwww i loveee! :3
I luv Tay swift!
@muhprettykitty i know right. They should write more songs together. Their voices blended together is just. whoa.
@kristikrause She just straightened it once. It stays like that for a while. Her curly hair will probably be back by March, when she tours Australia and NZ.
Holy shit! That was amazing! Didn't think she was that good!
can i hear any screams!........louder!! that's Taylor Swift and performing Safe and Sound with the Civil Wars..........If i was there i will not stopping screaming ''I Love you Taylor Swift!'''.......
I think it's funny that I met the person that fitted The Civil Wars for their outfits for this and the music video, and The Civil Wars absolutely did NOT want to do this song with Taylor Swift. They said they were being forced, and Taylor was paying for EVERYTHING. I guess you really do get whatever you want when you have money...
Tay my diva s2
@ahemstar It is just a Canon Powershot S3 IS, but it does pretty well. We got some awesome closeup photos with our Nikon D40 and 1.8f 35mm fixed lens.
2:48 "WOW" yeah that about sums it up.
this is so haunting...in a good way
To my friends who told me Taylor doesn't have the right voice for this song: your argument is invalid.
@dementorious I could see the song fitting at the end of the movie when they go back home on the train.
Silent,close your eyes and listen music,you'll be allright.
oh and btw you've got a nice camera there ! :D
Kill me. Jesus, this is too good.
@netterstyl A lower key would not fit the song. She could work on her timbre to get rid of the break btwn registers, but the song should be in this key bc emotionally, it's supposed to transition between being intense and soft. Taylor's technique may not be perfect but she does a great job at capturing beauty & raw emotion. It isn't an easy song but she is able to hold a soft & pleasant tone. She's on-key & holds notes beautifully that I didn't know she could execute. Great songwriting as well.
This is SO GOOD, I'm wondering if this is lip-synched ;)
@MisssPrincessss She co-wrote it.
Yuuuuup she can sing live.
@kEYEs37 I totally agree with you!!! The Civil Wars are too freakin' talented to just be in the background.....
Well I thought that Taylor Swift was unnecessary for this song... so wrong. She's fantastic!
greetings from Poland !
Taylor, you are phenomenal, but stand up straight!
@iGotTaylor I totally agree. But it probably doesn't help that I completely adore the Hunger Games trilogy either. So I kind of have to like this song by default. Oops.
Little bit of peace among Hunger Games carnage
@destinyhopefan112 nope, i thought the same.