Elton John and Brandi Carlile's Emotional Journey Behind 'Who Believes In Angels?'

Elton John and Brandi Carlile: Crafting a Vision

Elton John and Brandi Carlile didn’t just make an album; they crafted an emotional tapestry titled 'Who Believes In Angels?'. This labor of love stretched over a 20-day stint in Los Angeles' iconic Sunset Sound Studios. This wasn’t any ordinary recording session. Cameras rolled in secret corners, capturing every raw moment of creation, challenge, and occasional chaos.

The resulting documentary, ‘Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation,’ does something unique: it doesn’t only show the polished side of music-making but dives headfirst into the swirling intensity that is the creative process. We get a candid look at the duo’s journey, experiencing moments marked equally by tension and triumph.

The Rollercoaster of Emotion

Hidden cameras offer a fly-on-the-wall look at what happens when two artistic powerhouses face each other’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Over the course of these 20 days, the studio became not just a space for crafting music, but a crucible of heightened emotional stakes. The walls of Sunset Sound witnessed breakdowns, argued lyrics, and the thrill of musical breakthroughs that eventually shaped what would be the final tracklist.

One such track, 'Little Richard’s Bible', stands out for its rich fusion of rock and soul, showcasing both artists’ flair for genre-blending. The track reflects both the turmoil and the reason the hardships were worth it in the end.

Stories captured across those three weeks are more than just elements of a documentary. They display how uneasy, yet essential, conflict can be in the creative process. The dismantling of ideas, only to rebuild them stronger, is performed in real-time.

Despite facing so much internal friction and external expectation, the release through Island EMI Records marks the culmination of artistic crises turned into cohesive, vibrant music. 'Who Believes In Angels?' isn't just an album or a documentary; it’s a testament to the power of perseverance when art is on the line.