Billie Eilish and Finneas have performed “What Was I Made For?”, their hit from Barbieat the 2024 Academy Awards.
Taking the Oscar stage, Eilish and Finneas gave a tender performance of the song, which is nominated for Best Original Song (along with Ryan Gosling). Barbie song, “I'm Just Ken”). Starting with a curtain separating them from the audience, the two took their places on a small circular stage, with Finneas at the piano. As the curtain rose and the stage swiveled to greet the audience, a string section joined the duo, elevating the performance to a delicate peak.
Upon finishing, Eilish was greeted with a moving standing ovation. Watch the video of the performance below.
Previously, “What Was I Made For?” It earned Eilish awards for Song of the Year at last month's Grammy Awards, as well as Best Original Song at January's Golden Globes.
In addition to the two nominations for Best Original Song, Barbie It is nominated for a total of eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design.
talking with him Los Angeles Times Last month, Eilish said performing at the Oscars was “very intimidating,” even though she had done it before. “[It’s] scary,” he said. “Horribly scary. But in a big way. I love it. I can not get enough. “I can’t wait to do it again.”
In other Eilish news, the pop star recently confirmed that 2021's follow-up album Happier than ever It is on its way and it has been mastered. Read ConsequenceThe guide to everything we know about the new album so far.
An orchestra appears behind Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell during their performance of “What Was I Made For?” of #Barbie in 2024 #Oscar pic.twitter.com/NYodPxLXhj
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