Lovely (from 13 Reasons Why) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Billie Eilish Khalid / As performed by Billie Eilish / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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Here is a song from Billie Eilish with soulful vocals, heart-rending strings and a totally atmospheric production. Perfectly suited for choral singing, this is a stylish rendering of a "lovely" pop song.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00437082
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About the Artist: Billie Eilish Khalid
Billie Eilish emerged as one of the defining voices of her generation, known for her whispered vocals and introspective songwriting that connects deeply with young audiences. Khalid, her collaborator on this track, brings his own gift for intimate production and emotional restraint, creating a duet that prizes vulnerability over virtuosity.
For music educators, both artists represent a crucial conversation about how contemporary pop functions as genuine art. Their work demonstrates that authenticity and commercial success are not mutually exclusive, making them particularly relevant when building repertoire that speaks to students' lived musical experience.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the original's haunting stillness while giving your ensemble room to find their own emotional clarity. The arrangement trusts singers to deliver meaning through restraint rather than volume, a refreshing counterpoint to much contemporary pop arranging. This is the kind of piece that teaches students how phrasing and space matter as much as notes.
What to expect
Intimate and introspective. The arrangement wraps around the vocals like dim lighting in a quiet room, never overwhelming the emotional center of the lyric. There's a restraint here that feels refreshing after bombastic arrangement choices, creating space for genuine connection between singers and listeners.
Who it's for
Directors programming concerts that speak to contemporary student musicians and audiences. This works equally well for pop-focused groups, mixed choirs seeking accessible crossover repertoire, or ensembles building programs that honor where students' ears live.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the vocal line as speech first. The phrasing should feel conversational and natural, not operatic or overly shaped.
- Let the instrumental texture breathe; resist the urge to swell underneath the vocals. The arrangement is already doing atmospheric work.
- Balance the blend between soloists and ensemble carefully during unison passages so individual voices remain audible.
- Pay close attention to dynamic transitions. Subtle shifts in volume tell this song's emotional story.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish an emotional tone, or place it strategically mid-program as a moment of reflection between higher-energy selections. It pairs naturally with other contemplative contemporary pieces and serves as an excellent encore that leaves audiences moved rather than energized.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic control in soft/intimate singing
- Phrasing and breath placement for conversational text
- Blend and balance in ensemble/soloist configurations
- Interpretation of contemporary song without oversinging
- Attention to instrumental texture and how it supports vocal line