If you’re like many Americans, you just got back from an Independence Day weekend getaway. Maybe you went to the beach, like Happie Hoffman did a few weeks back. The singer/songwriter was on a trip to a remote island in French Polynesia with a friend who was having a birthday. There, she performed to a small audience, which happened to include British director JP Miacallef.
“We were on this enchanting island, and after I performed JP had a vision for the video,” recalls Hoffman, who performs under the name HAPPIE. “Everyone was exhausted and ready for bed, but in that moment of collective excitement everyone all rallied together to make it happen. With just a few pieces of equipment and a lot of heart, we created something truly special; The love and support I felt was overwhelming.
“I wrote this song for my dad, inspired by how special moments in life are like flashes of a shooting star,” Happie says. “I hope it inspires you to hug your loved ones a little tighter and savor every beautiful moment.”
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