Billie Eilish performed the penultimate show of her five-night run at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Friday night (December 20), not to mention her global hit Me Hard and Soft The tour is scheduled to resume with a penultimate U.S. show on February 18 in Brisbane, Australia.
Although Eilish (who was preceded on stage by opener Ashnikko) warned the KIA Forum Night 4 audience about a recent battle with laryngitis, the superstar’s raw vocals were evident as she worked her way through a slew of old and new hits. At the time, there were no obvious signs that it was fighting laryngitis. Although Charli XCX wasn’t present for “Guess,” Eilish’s most recent duet with the band boy Powerful – Just like her surprise guest appearance on Tuesday night, Friday’s show did boast another very special appearance from one of Eilish’s most important collaborators.
True to her record, Eilish is equally adept at bringing fire to her performances on songs like “Bad Guy,” “Oxytocin” and “Lunch,” as well as on ballads like “When the Party’s Over” and “Wildflower.” Slow down. Throughout, the superstar showcased her masterful talent for creating a sense of intimacy with thousands of spectators, creating a relaxed atmosphere despite playing in an arena packed with 17,000 screaming fans.
Here are 6 key highlights from Friday night’s show, along with the full setlist.
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Laryngitis has never sounded better.
Near the end of Friday night’s show, after flawlessly performing several songs, Eilish told the audience that she was “all in my head because on November 13th, I got sick and I’ve been Just haven’t stopped being sick. So I’ve basically had laryngitis for about four weeks. So I’m sorry if it sounds like s—. The star then performed 17 more songs… flawlessly.
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family reunion
Eilish’s brother, creative collaborator and “favorite person in the world” Finneas joined her on stage Friday night, and Eilish made the “bittersweet” comment for the first time No tours to attend. The brothers then performed three songs together — “I Love You,” “Skinny” and “TV,” in which Eilish led a cathartic crowd in singing the song’s closing mantra: “Maybe I’m the Problem Finneas is scheduled to open for Eilish on Saturday (December 21), his first time opening for her on this tour.
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seasonal moments
“Christmas is coming,” Eilish said on stage, before launching into a gorgeous rendition of “Silent Night,” adding to the festive spirit of the night before the holiday. Eilish has covered Christmas songs every night of her run in Los Angeles so far, having previously performed “Silent Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
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Speaking of Christmas Eve…
As she has done throughout the tour, Eilish asked for a minute of silence before performing “When the Party’s Over,” explaining the concept this way: “Basically, all it takes is the first minute of the song, and the room It needed to be completely silent in there because I was going to use a live loop, record my own voice, and then sing on top of it. When you experience it in person, it’s amazing how silent the entire arena is – and hear Ali’s extraordinary voice. Humming in silence marks a moment of transcendent beauty.
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shredder billie
Eilish briefly transformed into a guitar god on the night’s penultimate song, “Happier Than Ever,” where she whipped out a Fender Telecaster (as she’s been doing throughout the tour) ), showcasing her recently developed electric guitar skills – including a pyrotechnic display at the end. Just call her Billie Van Halen.
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photographer billie
One of the most popular visual elements of the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour was Eilish’s use of a Go Pro-style camera (attached to a giant stage screen) to film herself while performing several songs, including “Bad Guy” and “Bury” a friend. This creation adds a playful and even intimate touch to the evening. Honestly, it’s so fun to see an artist of Eilish’s caliber goofing off with a camera in front of a big crowd. Eilish is rare among pop superstars in that he has a way of making an arena-sized crowd feel like they’re seeing the man behind the idol, and Friday night was no exception.
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Kia Forum Night 4 Track List
Spirited Away
Lunch
confidentiality agreement
therefore i am
wild flowers
when the party is over
Dining room
ilomilo
bad guy
greatest
I love you
skinny
television
bury a friend
Oxytocin
guess
everything i want
charming
eye of the ocean
Christmas Eve
love of my life
What was I born for?
happier than ever
Birds of a feather flock together
