Miley Cyrus is embarking on a bold new creative phase with her highly cinematic and multidimensional project, Something Beautiful. The long-awaited visual album made its debut on March 31st, when the singer unveiled its first two glimpses: the atmospheric Prelude and the dynamic title track, Something Beautiful.
A Musical Journey Begins
From Calm to Explosion
Prelude, as its name suggests, serves as an introduction to the album’s world. The video, released shortly before the main track, blends lyrical imagery with powerful symbolic references, as Cyrus explores existential themes through narrative storytelling.
"Like when you look out the window of a train and the landscape disappears into the distance... Like when you hold ashes in your palms, but you can't prevent them from scattering in the air," she narrates in a moving tone, as orchestral melodies rise to a dramatic crescendo.
The video concludes with Cyrus gazing directly into the camera, wearing a dazzling crystal mask by Thierry Mugler—the same striking accessory featured on the album cover.
From Serenity to Intensity
Following this artistic introduction, the energy shifts dramatically. Something Beautiful transforms the atmosphere as Cyrus storms into a warehouse, clad in a striking green fur coat, singing with confidence:
"Tell me something beautiful tonight, until your lips turn blue..."
What starts as a slow and hypnotic melody soon erupts into an electrifying musical journey, with distorted guitars and an intensity that peaks as spotlights shatter and rain pours down on the singer and her band.
An Immersive Audiovisual Experience
Something Beautiful is more than just an album—it’s a full-fledged audiovisual experience. Comprising 13 new songs, each track is accompanied by a cinematic video, with visual storytelling guided by renowned cinematographer Benoît Debie, known for his high-aesthetic film work.
In a recent interview, Cyrus revealed that the album draws inspiration from Pink Floyd’s iconic The Wall, reimagined through a modern pop lens.
“It was important to me that each song had healing properties,” she shared. “Even when we talk about destruction, pain, or loss, there is always a beauty within those emotions.”
Miley Cyrus' new era has just begun—and it promises to be one of the most ambitious and aesthetically groundbreaking projects of her career.
