Watch The Trailer For Billie Eilish’s New Disney+ Concert Special Directed By Robert Rodriguez
Following in the footsteps of Beyoncé’svisual album inspired byThe Lion Kingandlast year’s intimate concert specialfolklorefrom Taylor Swift, Grammy winnerBillie Eilishis bringing a new concert special calledHappier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles. Featuring the entirety of her new album performed at the Hollywood Bowl, this won’t just be a series of songs performed in a recorded concert, because there are also narrative and animated elements sprinkled throughout to enhance the album experience. Watch the Billie Eilish Disney concert special trailer below.
Billie Eilish Disney Concert Special Trailer
Directed byRobert Rodriguezand by Oscar-winnerPatrick Osborne(an animator onWreck-It RalphandBolt),Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angelesis said to take viewers on “a dreamlike journey through Billie’s hometown of Los Angeles and its most iconic backdrops.” Rodriguez said in a statement:
“We are all huge admirers of Billie and Finneas here in our household. They are such impressive, world class talents that it’s a real honor to work with them on this film, said Robert Rodriguez, director of ‘Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles.’ The way the narrative story and animated pieces weave through her incredible concert performance, makes this a spectacular event that is truly unique.”
We only get a taste of this concert special with Billie Eilish looking both deadly serious and a little sleepy in between sudden cuts to concert footage and animated sequences. But I like the energy here, and Eilish has a hypnotizing voice that makes the visuals feel that much more captivating.
Joining Billie Eilish on stage at the Hollywood Bowl will beFINNEAS(Billie Eilish’s brother), the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Music & Artistic DirectorGustavo Dudamel, and world renowned Brazilian guitaristRomero Lubambo. Additional orchestral arrangements are also provided by composerDavid Campbell.
Billie Eilish’s new album, also titledHappier Than Ever, drops on July 30. However, fans looking forward to this concert special will have to wait untilSeptember 3, 2021to catch it on Disney+.
If you’re interested in seeing more from Billie Eilish, allow me to recommend the Apple TV+ documentaryBillie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry. The film gives an up close and personal look at the young star’s career, the creation of her award-winning music, and all the trials and tribulations that come with global fame.
