{"id":90981,"date":"2023-09-05T13:11:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T12:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/?p=90981"},"modified":"2023-09-05T13:20:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T12:20:00","slug":"exploring-the-concept-of-placing-trust-in-those-who-surround-us-loyal-is-the-latest-release-from-hillari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2023\/09\/exploring-the-concept-of-placing-trust-in-those-who-surround-us-loyal-is-the-latest-release-from-hillari\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the concept of placing trust in those who surround us: &#8216;Loyal&#8217; is the latest release from HILLARI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MH-3urCwxGo?si=AXfACksD8VYB3kk7\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After a vibrant summer filled with milestones, including the release of her EP, a standout performance at \u00d8YA, preparations for by:Larm, and the honor of winning Ur\u00f8rt of the Month, <a href=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2023\/03\/rising-soulstress-hillari-talks-the-creative-process-inspiration-behind-her-emotive-debut-release-desperate-soul-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HILLARI<\/a> is back in the spotlight with the unveiling of her latest music video, &#8216;Loyal,&#8217; produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eplehagenfilm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eplehagen Film<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On July 7th, HILLARI introduced the world to her debut EP, <a href=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2023\/07\/a-journey-of-faith-identity-uncertainty-hope-and-letting-go-how-is-your-soul-is-the-highly-anticipated-debut-ep-from-hillari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;How is your soul?&#8217;<\/a>. Across the entire EP, she masterfully guides us through a personal and thought-provoking journey, delving into universally relatable themes: faith, identity, uncertainty, hope, and the art of letting go. And now, the eagerly awaited music video for &#8216;Loyal&#8217; has arrived!<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Loyal&#8217; explores the concept of placing trust in those who surround us. In an era where many from our generation grapple with trust issues in their relationships and partnerships, HILLARI&#8217;s message serves as a timely reminder that we have the power to choose whom we trust. &#8220;Trust is paramount,&#8221; affirms the artist herself, emphasising the profound sentiment behind the song.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_90985\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90985\" class=\"wp-image-90985 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Foto-Eben-Ezer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Foto-Eben-Ezer.png 900w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Foto-Eben-Ezer-658x400.png 658w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Foto-Eben-Ezer-856x520.png 856w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Foto-Eben-Ezer-768x467.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eben Ezer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The music video is a creative collaboration between director Eskil Hoel Abrahamsen and producer Arjan Aziz Vinje of Eplehagen Film. Their previous partnership on HILLARI&#8217;s &#8216;Desperate Soul&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DaTZBBNDr3g?si=gy2sKS_qFPmzi2Lp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">music video<\/a> garnered nominations in the &#8220;Music Video of the Year&#8221; category at both the Grimstad Short Film Festival and the Aestica Film Festival in York, UK.<\/p>\n<p>With this new music video, Eskil and Arjan aim to capture poignant moments of transformation and instability. They have deliberately embraced a minimalist approach, recognizing that often, unspoken elements hold the most significant impact.<\/p>\n<p>Eskil elaborates on their vision:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8220;When we conceptualized the music video for &#8216;Loyal,&#8217; our aim was to spotlight the artist&#8217;s sense of standing alone in an ever-evolving world, where one often gives generously without always receiving the appreciation they deserve. The song shines a light on this enduring loyalty, even in the face of disappointment.&#8221;<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&#8216;Loyal&#8217; is available now via all major platforms.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/54gttLMcrX4u5UJYCF4lZR?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connect with HILLARI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heylink.me\/HILLARI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heylink.me\/HILLARI<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a vibrant summer filled with milestones, including the release of her EP, a standout performance at \u00d8YA, preparations for by:Larm, and the honor of winning Ur\u00f8rt of the Month, HILLARI is back in the spotlight with the unveiling of her latest music video, &#8216;Loyal,&#8217; produced by Eplehagen Film. 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