Billie Eilish has taken the world by storm and her music is, seemingly, everywhere. When deciding whether or not to spend money on seeing her live, the question is how many songs of hers you’ll be able to sing along to and how much fun it will be? In contrast with two other concerts I have recently attended, I knew it wasn’t going to be thousands of people screaming “Love Story” at Soldier Field for Taylor Swift, but also would not be a bunch of girls crying to “Hair Salon” by Megan Moroney at the House of Blues. For me, Eilish falls into a “gray” area where I know a decent amount of her songs, but am definitely not a super fan who knows every song she’s ever put out. Because of this, I was weary of awkward moments when you sway, absently recording. It’s been 12 hours since the concert ended and I can happily say that the “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour was one of the best concerts I’ve been to.
Eilish opens with insane energy and flashing lights: A theme that continues throughout the concert. For this reason, songs that you may not be as familiar with are still entertaining because there is so much going on: She interacts with the crowd. As fun as those are, there can be times where an artist only plays “underground” songs with a sprinkle of hits. This is not the case with the HMHAS tour. As someone who knows Eilish’s popular songs, but is less familiar with her other music, I knew every word.
There was one song I did not know very well, but it was still fun to dance to; and lyrics are easy to follow and learn. Additionally, the concert is a nice mix of hype, upbeat songs and slower songs. There is never a dull moment and the crowd’s enthusiasm is so contagious you cannot help but jump and dance – or cry at the sadder songs. If you are considering going: Do it. Compiled with the infectious energy, heartfelt speeches, incredible music, and overall amazing performance, the HMHAS tour makes you want to hug your friends and spin in circles. It is an unforgettable tour that is designed to be enjoyed by all and generate memories for a lifetime.
