Evanescence makes guest appearance on Nathan Fielder’s show ‘The Rehearsal’
Arkansas-native band Evanescence recently made a unique appearance on Nathan Fielder’s show “The Rehearsal,” creating an unexpected link between Fielder’s eccentric comedy style and the band’s hit song “Bring Me To Life.” Fielder’s series involves him assisting ordinary individuals in simulating life’s critical moments using his specially crafted scenarios.
In a recent episode called “Pilot’s Code” from the show’s second season, Fielder reenacts scenes from pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s life. Sully famously executed an emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 without any casualties in 2009. What ties this to Evanescence is an interesting observation made by Fielder regarding Sully’s iPod, which was discovered submerged in the plane’s cabin after the landing.
Fielder notes the absence of music references in Sully’s autobiography until after his father’s passing and the release of the Apple iPod. Interestingly, Sully mentions Evanescence’s “Bring Me To Life” multiple times in the book after his father’s death. Significantly, Sully’s iPod’s black-box recording features a 23-second silence matching the duration of the chorus from “Bring Me To Life,” after which he seeks advice from his copilot. Fielder speculates that the song may have comforted Sully and helped him seek help during his miraculous landing.
The connection between Sully and Evanescence’s song was intriguing enough to prompt Vulture to interview the band’s lead singer, Amy Lee. Lee, who coincidentally has a new collaboration with Halsey releasing soon, shared profound reflections after watching the episode. She expressed how music provides an outlet for vulnerability, drawing parallels to her own experiences of projecting strength in her career’s early stages.
Lee’s remarks reflect on the challenges she faced as a young female artist striving to be taken seriously in the industry. Watching the show made her introspective, contemplating the pressures of maintaining strength while being in the public eye. Her emotional response to the show’s depiction of how music aids in expressing vulnerability sheds light on the power of art to connect with personal experiences.
If you’re curious about how these connections unfold, you can watch the episode “Pilot’s Code” on HBO Max. The unexpected inclusion of Evanescence’s music in “The Rehearsal” showcases the serendipitous moments that can occur between art and real-life incidents. This amusing yet thought-provoking narrative intertwines elements of music, aviation, and vulnerability, offering a unique perspective on how a simple song can influence significant life events.