Gracie Abrams recently shared a story about how Taylor Swift’s song left her sobbing on the floor after a visit to The Tortured Poets Department. She posted selfies on Instagram taken by Swift to celebrate Swift’s birthday, showing Abrams laying on the ground with her hands covering her eyes. These photos were taken right after Abrams heard Swift’s song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” featured on Swift’s latest album released in April. Abrams had opened for Swift on her Eras Tour last year and will join Swift again for the final North American dates of the tour in November. She also collaborated with Swift on a song called “Us,” produced by Aaron Dessner.
The collaboration with Taylor Swift was a dream come true for Abrams, who previously fantasized about working with someone like Swift as a kid. The process of working with Dessner and Swift on the song “Us” was described as intense and fruitful by Abrams, who recalled the moment they were inspired to write the song during a session at the piano. Dessner also commented on the chemistry between Abrams and Swift, with Swift acting as a mentor to Abrams during the recording process, guiding her through vocal performances and production.
Dessner spoke highly of the song “Us,” praising how it brought the rest of Abrams’ album into focus in a beautiful way. The album, titled “The Secret of Us,” features singles like “Risk” and “Close to You” and allowed Abrams to be more carefree and experimental in her music than ever before. She expressed how the album gave her permission to try different styles and sounds, leading to a more authentic and diverse collection of songs. The experience of collaborating with Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner helped Abrams grow as an artist and explore new creative avenues.
Overall, the collaboration with Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner was a meaningful and transformative experience for Gracie Abrams, who found inspiration in the process of creating the song “Us” and the album “The Secret of Us.” Working with such talented and experienced artists like Swift and Dessner allowed Abrams to push her artistic boundaries and discover new aspects of her music. The guidance and mentorship provided by Taylor Swift during the recording process were invaluable to Abrams, who learned a great deal about vocal performance and production from the seasoned artist. The album reflects Abrams’ growth and experimentation as an artist, showcasing her talent and versatility in the music industry.
