Miley Cyrus Unveils New Project: “Something Beautiful”
Miley Cyrus is making waves with her much-anticipated project, Something Beautiful. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has recently unveiled music videos for two tracks—“Prelude” and the title track, “Something Beautiful” —from her forthcoming album.
Artistic Visuals and Deep Themes
Released just hours apart on Monday, the new videos showcase Cyrus in striking outfits, delivering emotionally charged performances. “Like when following an image from a train, your eyes can’t keep the passing landscapes from being swallowed into endless distance,” she reflects. “Like when holding a fistful of ashes, your hands can’t save the things that have already been dissolved into air.”
The music videos visually echo Cyrus’s artistic vision, with her donning the same archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture featured on the album cover, photographed by Glen Luchford. “The beauty one finds alone is a prayer that longs to be shared,”she says, gazing into the lens.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqEWXVn4-VM
Explosive Sounds and Imagery
Shortly after the release of “Prelude,” Cyrus also dropped the energetic “Something Beautiful.” In this video, she showcases yet another stunning Mugler outfit—a custom design by Casey Cadwallader, capturing her evolving fashion sense. The song opens with a slow tempo before building intensity, as she implores, “Tell me something beautiful tonight until your lips turn blue / Said I don’t wanna talk about it for too long, baby now I think I do.”
As the song progresses, the visuals transform with dramatic bursts of light and sparks, creating a sensory experience that complements the music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2nu8zpVBmY
What’s Next for Cyrus?
In addition to the music, Cyrus’s Instagram revealed that her first single, “End of the World,” will debut on Thursday, April 3, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The post hints that these songs are the opening trio for both the album and its complementary film.
The announcement emphasized the project’s operatic journey: “These songs mark the beginning of a carefully structured experience,”it stated, with each release following the album’s narrative and visuals.
Upcoming Releases and Inspirations
The 13-track album Something Beautiful is set to launch on May 30, accompanied by a film whose trailer promises a “unique visual experience fueled by fantasy” and dubbed a “one-of-a-kind pop opera.”
Cyrus has drawn inspiration from classic works, mentioning that the concept for her visual album is influenced by Pink Floyd’s The Wall, albeit with a contemporary twist, featuring “a better wardrobe and more glamour infused with pop culture.”
Both music videos were co-directed by Cyrus, alongside Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, further demonstrating her artistic vision. This upcoming work follows her 2023 release, Endless Summer Vacation, which featured the hit single “Flowers” and marked her first Grammy wins after over ten years in the industry.