Lottie Murray
after only recently complete the first stage of ‘Happier Than Ever, The World Tour‘, various Grammy award winner Billie Eilish released their EP, ‘Guitar Songs’. True to the title, the two songs featured in this EPs are driven by beauty, purebut simple sound of an acoustic guitar and Billie’s raw and unedited vocals. TV and Jhe 30e clearly showcase Billie is new, and probably more mature, sstyle, Which one is predominant on his latest album, “Happier Than Ever”. Reviews by Lottie Murray.
The production of the two songs is very similar, but they are both equally attractive. The stripped down, almost bedroom pop feel of the songs allows the listener to truly emerge into the lyrical success of the EP, without any distraction from the instrumentals, both really work in harmony with each other. This allows for a more personal listening experience and feeling closer to the EP. Finneas at Billie’s producer and brother, has proven his immense musical ability through his versatility and careful selection of unique production techniques. Whereas the production of TV and 30e nothing extravagantthey or they feature both Finneas and Billie’s monumental talents.
During my first listening to the EP, I did not quite understand the meaning of the lyrics, even if I immediately picked up the melancholy tone throughout both songs. After revisiting the PE a second time, and really evaluate the lyrics, I was taken aback by the themes that are treated. I feel that youmost notable themes present in the EP are heartbreak, denial, destruction and acceptance.
It’s very clear that she’s still struggling with the pain
During 30ethe listener joins Billie following a very traumatic event that happened to someone very close. Although she hasn’t commented on anything discussed in the song, it’s very clear that she’s still struggling with the pain. surrounding the situation. The key change during the bridge is definitely the the biggest part of the song, and signifies the complex nature of Billie’s healing process; it is a roller coaster of emotions.
Whereas Jhe 30e is an exploration the possibility of loss who is constantly around us, TV focuses more on the grief that comes from ending a relationship, and the almost inevitable process of questioning your self-esteem Therefore. Perhaps the most distinct part of TV is that it presents a duality of both a pre-recorded studio session and a live performance. Fans who attended Billie’s tour were already familiar with TV before its release, as in the middle of its set, Billie and Finneas gave the crowds an listen exclusively to an excerpt from his new project. I think it was the perfect way for her to permanently honor the support of his tour!
This forward move left most of his fans even more impressed.
Billie’s image and music videos have proven quite controversial throughout her rise to fame, but listeners nonetheless headed straight to social media platforms to discuss the mention of Roe vs Wade’s knockdown. Jhis avant-garde move leftmost from her fans even more impressed with Billie’s art, and emphasizes the importance of the influence of a musician beyond his music alone.
All in all, I really appreciate to listen ‘Guitar Songs’, and I’m convinced that it’s a superb showcase of the talent of Billie and Finneas, beyond the After in a complex way produce songs they are very good famous for. Although some some parts of the songs get slightly repetitive in places, the tender nature of the EP allows for an intimate listening experience. From start to finish, the the musicality of the EP is very enduring, and justifies a sense of camaraderie between artist and listener. This project makes mee really excited for his future projects as she enters a new the era of his music!
Lottie Murray