Helena Deland - The Animals

Helena Deland's new album, “Goodnight Summerland”, is now out everywhere.

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Video:

Starring Helena Deland & Isaac Healy

Directed by Romain F. Dubois
Produced by Zion Saffer
Production Director: Joshua Rosenbaum
Production Coordinator: Jeremy Gribbin
Production Company: Neuf Cinq Films

Set Design: Mico Mazza
Stylist: Constance Chamberland
Cinematography by Ménad Kesraoui
1st AC: Arturo Fransolet
2nd AC: Geoff Mccaldin
Key Grip: Lucas Navennec
Gaffer: Eric Proulx
Swing: Maxime Fréchette
Make-up Artist: Arianne Tremblay
Production Assistant: Evan Baird
VFX: Jordan Lavery
Color: Jérôme Cloutier
Picture Car: Alexandre Bertomeu

Special thanks to Mels, Mels Post Production, CRCS St-Zotique, Dominic Bolduc, Route des Gerbes d'Angelica, Michel Bolduc, Consulat, Aaron Rosenbaum, Arthur Pronier, Ilyaa, Kevin, Marco, Mérédith & Robin.

Music:
Written by Helena Deland
Voice, guitar: Helena Deland
Guitar: Alexandre Larin
Organ, piano, clarinet: Sam Evian
Drums: Booker Stardrum
Engineered by Sam Evian
Produced by Sam Evian, Helena Deland
Mixed by Sam Evian
Mastered by Heba Kadry

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We went up the mountain
Last Friday night
All of the animals
Were out in plain sight
They didn’t bid us to follow them
They didn’t hiss us away
No, to us, my love
They had nothing to say

And while you saw the tremor
And you saw the wings
You saw the glistening white teeth
I was busy with things in my mind
Things that I tend to
As though to survive

I’m not proud I was asking you
Do you dim yourself down?
Do you say terrible things about me
When I’m not around?
You sweep a hand through the clearing
Say can’t you see?
There ain’t anything threatening you here
Least of all me

Put your life on the easel
There, right next to mine
We ain’t living like weasels
We don’t have the time, never will
All of the creatures made for the dark woods
Whooping, that’s what I heard
What if the easel fell over
And the paintings were burned to a crisp?

Nights like these I can’t quite tell
A fear from a wish

[crod]

AOTY feels on this. Every single single has been a gem.

[RrSincerely]

So, I've listened to this album hundreds of times non-stop. I took a break to check myself. Nope, I just want to hear it again.

[tgnz]

This album is wonderful. Thank you, Helena; you hold a special place in my heart. I could listen to your music for the rest of my life 💜

[Scarlessarms]

what a lovely song... already in some of my playlists... wish you the most success you can get with the new album...

[helena_harmadas]

When I found this song, I felt like it was the hand of fate. I'm a painter who's obsessed with the colour blue. Seeing this album cover with the beautiful shades while listening to this song brings me peace. What I really needed right now.

[Rascilon]

Can't wait to see you live at Cafe Du Nord November 6th, Helena!

[BlooHorse]

Shoutout to the gorgeous cinematography and video concept, too!

[boskobedalov]

I love that moment when piano comes in minimalisticly mudy, beautiful song....❤

[mackenzyembry]

Dare i say that this is the best song of all time……

[alicemarks]

MY off the new album so excited to see u live!!!!

[snakepuppygirl]

as expected, i am absolutely obliterated by the beauty of your music

[sasha_samardzija]

Your music is just amazing, reminds me of some progressive sound, love that changes of harmony...

[josebajuaristi]

"There ain't anything threatening you here, least of all me" 💔

[lovelo]

Like the other comments have already said, that is just wonderful.

[zzzzzy]

Wow. Another beautiful video from this incredible album. Trippier than I was expecting, too!

[tranquil]

Damn, I swear I thought I was listening to Patrick Walker's band 40 Watt Sun with the way this song begins... beautiful stuff.

[dylan_]

God, glad I found your music, awesome shots tho.

[drsam]

This Is very (That’s On Me) by Mac Miller and I fucking love it so much

[DelandBrothers]

hi helena my name is guy deland from montreal canada guess we r blood related love ur music

[OskarMikee]

I've seen the ugliest parts of places, people, intentions. However there's the opposite part of that spectrum. This is probably the most beautiful thing I've experienced in a long time.