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TonalidadG
Compás4/4
Tempo158 BPM
Duración3:39
ISRCUSCJY1431349
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The story behind
When one encounters Shake It Off, the first thing that catches the eye is its contagious energy and a rhythm that invites movement almost immediately. The song is built on a constant, repeating drum beat, to which a saxophone line is added, giving it a distinctive touch, all accentuated by hand claps in the bridge. The lyrics, written by Taylor Swift herself, convey a clear indifference to negative comments and criticism from those around her. It's as if she's saying, "What they say doesn't affect me, I'm moving forward."
This track was the first single from her album 1989, released in 2014. It was a key moment because it marked Taylor Swift's transition from her more country-oriented image and sound to a decidedly pop territory. For this change, she worked with producers Max Martin and Shellback, who collaborated on the melody's composition. According to Swift, she arrived at the studio without a defined melody, only with the "vibe" she was looking for, and upon hearing the instrumental presented by the producers, she conceived this song as something vibrant, capable of encouraging anyone to dance. The recording took place in studios such as Conway Recording in Los Angeles and MXM in Stockholm, and it was mixed in Virginia Beach, then mastered in New York. The music video, directed by Mark Romanek, shows Swift awkwardly attempting different dance moves and sparked debate over some of its choreography. The song has been part of major tours such as the 1989 World Tour in 2015, the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018, and the Eras Tour in 2023-2024. Additionally, it received several nominations, including three at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Following a dispute in 2019 over the ownership of her catalog, Swift re-recorded the song as Shake It Off (Taylor's Version) for the album 1989 (Taylor's Version) in 2023.
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