Inside the Live Session: Billie Eilish's "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" with Mixer Aron Forbes

Oct 30, 2025 | 147,716 Views

Go behind the scenes with mixer and producer Aron Forbes (Billie Eilish, Halsey) as he breaks down the making of Billie Eilish’s live recording of “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” for Amazon Music’s Songline.

In this video, Aron shares details of the recording concept, setup and his mix approach, revealing how he crafted Billie’s live vocals to sound pristine, emotional, and larger than life.

In this candid interview, Aron also opens up about his journey in the music industry – moving to LA, working with Billie and Finneas, finding inspiration, and overcoming challenges along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring producer or a Billie Eilish fan, this deep dive offers rare insight into the art of live recordings & performances.

Music: “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” written by Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell
Amazon Songline performance here.

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