The Weeknd is about to close his spectacular trilogy

The Weeknd is about to close his spectacular trilogy

ByJohn

A trilogy like the sagas on the big screen. He is one of the most listened to artists in the world and for months he has kept fans in suspense waiting for his new musical project. The Weeknd he literally set fire to the powder with “Dancing in the Flames”, the first single from “Hurry Up Tomorrow”his new album, of which he has only revealed the cover at the moment. As in his previous works, his face is at the center of the cover this time too, but it is not deformed by bloody wounds or by prosthetic makeup that ages him. It’s his natural face, with his eyes turned upwards, towards something dreamlike.elusive and heavenly. The video for the new single, directed by Anton Tammi and cinematographer Erik Henrikkson, was shot in 4K entirely on iPhone, using the latest iPhone 16 Pro model.

A behind-the-scenes look at the video was presented during Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event, revealing its cinematic feel. The piece does not betray its references: it has a lively 80s soundThe next album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is shaping up to be the final chapter of The Weeknd’s trilogytogether with “Dawn FM” from 2022 (Platinum Record in Italy) and “After Hours” from 2020 (triple Platinum Record in Italy), as well as the decisive testimony of his artistic and musical evolution, incorporating existential themes that have captured the imagination of fans. The triptych therefore seems destined to conclude with “a chapter dedicated to the rebirth and the harbinger of a new era”: as The Weeknd himself previously stated.

This, in fact, could be the last project under the pseudonym that made him famous all over the world, while there would be the intention to be known by his real name: Abel TesfayeThe announcement of the title of the third album took place via a spectacular fleet of one hundred and fifty drones in front of over 70,000 people, at the end of the sold out event in San Paolo held last September 7th. Fans around the world tuned in, as the show was streamed exclusively on YouTube, to witness a concert that showcased the unmistakable sound and stage presence of The Weeknd, along with surprise guests Playboi Carti and Anittawho will certainly be involved in his next recording project and with whom in fact he presented some new songs.

There were several unreleased songs in the lineup, about ten, all characterized by the idea of ​​”an ascent”the main theme of this third chapter, and a very varied electronic sound. Among these there is one that immediately aroused the curiosity of fans: TThe Weeknd, in fact, used a sample of one of his absolute points of reference, Michael Jackson. The new song “Wake Me Up”, should be titled like this, in fact, it would feature the unmistakable “Thriller”. “Take me back to la” and “Hold your heart” they had already been spoiled and are highly anticipated by those who follow the Canadian voice, it is very likely they will be included in the new album. To celebrate the special one-night South American live, a giant photo of the artist was projected on the historic Farol Santander building; in addition, Abel has decided to donate 10% of the net proceeds from all sales of the limited edition merch to the BrazilFoundation’s Brazilian Soul Fund.

John
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