# Virtual Reality Music Videos This 'The Hills' Video Has Flaming Constellations in 360-Degree View By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hills-video References: [sidewalkhustle](http://sidewalkhustle.com/the-weeknd-drops-the-hills-remix-ft-eminem-a-virtual-reality-experience/) & [pitchfork](http://pitchfork.com/news/61710-the-weeknd-shares-virtual-reality-video-for-eminems-the-hills-remix/) The second 'The Hills' video from Toronto R&B star The Weeknd features phoenixes, fiery constellations and virtual reality. This new 'The Hills' video accompanies a remix of the song featuring rapper Eminem. Directed by NABIL, the music video shows The Weeknd exiting a club on a dark night. It follows him as he walks past a limousine, brooding and singing. Dragging the music video's view, however, reveals more intriguing details. The sky above The Weeknd fills with flaming meteors as the viewer explores the 360-degree surroundings of the innovative music video. 'The Hills' was shot using a [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy) camera, transforming it from a standard shoot to the creation of a [virtual reality experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr). The immersive imagery of the Hills video suits the dark, enrapturing intensity of The Weeknd's music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Music Videos:** Virtual reality technology is transforming the music industry, providing artists with innovative ways to create immersive and interactive experiences for their fans. - **360-degree Music Videos:** 360-degree music videos are revolutionizing the way fans engage with music, allowing them to explore the visuals and storyline from different angles. - **Gopro Revolution:** The use of GoPro cameras in music video production is opening up new possibilities for creating virtual reality experiences and captivating visuals. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** Virtual reality music videos present a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists, offering a unique way to connect with their audience and enhance the music listening experience. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage 360-degree music videos to create immersive experiences for fans, leading to increased engagement and new revenue streams. - **Technology:** The integration of virtual reality technology, such as GoPro cameras, in music videos opens up opportunities for technological advancements and further innovation in the field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr.md) - [Rapper-Themed VR Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-notorious-big.md) - [Musical Afrofuturism Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-verse-by-jack-daniels.md) - [AI-Generated Rap Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more.md) - [Metaverse Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verses.md) - [Virtual Music Video Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangershow.md) - [Gamified Music Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelynx.md) - [Live-Streamed Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-motus.md) - [Hip-Hop-Focused Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-hip-hop.md)