‘Black Panther’ Delights Fans in Concert, Under the Stars, with Special Guests at Hollywood Bowl
Black Panther was the first Marvel film to appear in concert with the LA Phil this weekend at the Hollywood Bowl. Not too surprising, seeing as though Black Panther has grossed more than 1.344 billion at the box office and has an incredible score.
It was a night full of music and Marvel action as fans got the first glimpse of the MCU film with a full orchestra to accompany the film on the big screens with tons of special guests.
The bowl is known for its film screenings under the stars, including its annual Sound of Music Sing-A-Long. This time, the crowd was full of Black Panther fans that celebrated the beautiful music from the LA Phil as they perform Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score live to picture along with the battle for Wakanda’s vibranium.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige at the #BlackPanther in Concert event at @HollywoodBowl ✨#Marvel #LAPhil @LAPhil pic.twitter.com/BKy9m4FeeN
— Zoë Fowler (@zoefowler28) September 13, 2021
Fans also had the treat of Ludwig Göransson appearing on stage prior to the film’s screening, as well as Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer, sharing an exclusive clip of Ludwig’s music via video that became the first elements of the soundtrack.
Where the music all started, 🖤Marvel’s Kevin Feige shares an exclusive @ludwiggoransson clip #BlackPanther #Marvel @HollywoodBowl #LAPhil pic.twitter.com/LMzfplBc8J
— Zoë Fowler (@zoefowler28) September 13, 2021
“The experience of making Black Panther, even before it came out, was a transformative one,” said Feige at the 10th annual Produced By conference. “We’re watching the final playback, where you see the final film and check for any last-minute changes, and when it ended, I just instinctually leaned over to [director Ryan Coogler] and said, ‘I think this is the best movie we’ve ever made.’ We had to make that movie to destroy a myth that Black movies don’t succeed around the world.”
Los Angeles Philharmonic was conducted by Thomas Wilkins, who received multiple standing ovations as well as did Baaba Maal for his vocal performance as a special guest. Also taking the stage were the original drummers and vocalists from the film including Massamba Diop, Magatte Sow, and a Senegalese percussion ensemble, performing throughout, and ending the screening plus concert with a little bit of dance and drum work that had the crowd on their feet.
Amazing night with a packed picnic for #BlackPanther in Concert w/@zoefowler28 at @HollywoodBowl @LAPhil with special guests Marvel’s Kevin Feige and the award winning @ludwiggoransson #HollywoodBowl #LaPhil @glittermagazine pic.twitter.com/Ct7emzS0d9
— Nikki Fowler (@NikkiFowler28) September 13, 2021
It was also an emotional night for many after the loss of Black Panther‘s star Chadwick Bosemen who lost his fight with cancer at the age of 43 in August 2020. Fans were absolutely moved as this was the first time many viewed the film since his passing. Fans and attendees were cheering at all of his major moments in the film which was heartwarming.
#blackpanther in concert at the hollywood bowl tonight 🎶 first time seeing the film since chadwick boseman’s death and i am v emotional 😭🖤👑 pic.twitter.com/8PjA1bjmYF
— jennifer lai (@jennxlai) September 12, 2021
Check out some additional fan reactions below and make sure to check out the upcoming calendar of films in concert as well as what else the LA Phil and Hollywood Bowl have to offer this fall.
#BlackPanther in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl was just MAGIC pic.twitter.com/WDYhVHR3lx
— Lorenztein Ghoul-do👻🎃👻 (@LorenzEG1d0) September 13, 2021
The best shirt for the best Marvel film.#BlackPanther #hollywoodbowl #MCU pic.twitter.com/Ktdhjgl04z
— Edward Hong #FreePalestine #TaiwanIsACountry (@CinnabonMonster) September 13, 2021
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