Elton John & Brandi Carlile Share Electrifying “Swing For The Fences” Video
Elton John & Brandi Carlile release the “Swing For The Fences” video, directed by Xavier Dolan, ahead of their album Who Believes In Angels?.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile continue their trailblazing partnership with “Swing For The Fences,” a powerful new single now accompanied by an evocative music video. Directed by Xavier Dolan and featuring choreography by Damien Jalet, the video transforms the song’s themes of self-expression and freedom into an emotional visual narrative.
The video stars dancer William Darby, who moves with increasing intensity through his home, letting the song’s energy take over. His uninhibited expression mirrors the euphoric nature of the track, while Abdalla Amour joins him later, symbolizing connection and love.
Dolan reflects on the significance of this visual: “Queer people have always found power through music and movement. In a world where LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, this video is a reminder that self-expression is revolutionary.”
Carlile explains the song’s inspiration: “Elton and I are both LGBTQ+ artists who have seen our dreams come true. We wanted a song that told queer kids—don’t let anything stop you. Swing for the fences.” Elton echoes the sentiment, calling it the turning point of their album’s creative process.
Swing For The Fences is the latest release from Who Believes In Angels?, out April 4. The music video is available now, and the single is streaming on all platforms.
