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about
Elenne May was born in Holland in 1988, but grew up in Australia. It was here that her longing to wander was discovered and that the greatness of the universe was whispered to her. This greatness and her fascination for human structures and patterns, inspired the Velvet Beings music theater, the singles and their video clips.
Contagious Smile is the fourth Velvet Beings single, representing the voice of women in all its power and wisdom. She stands for change and desire, for connection and solidarity.
lyrics
Human being
You are like Velvet
Your veins are blue like everyone else's
And your brain confuses like everyone else's
Your hands made to hold
Some one
Some being
Like Velvet, you and me.
I wrapped my feet in the thickest cloth,
so dust would not hinder my path.
I carry stones in my skirts,
so the wind will not see me.
And if the rain should run down my cheeks,
I will drink her and grow taller.
Come now,
Let your smile show,
for it’s contagious, my dear, dear, dear, dear.
Come now,
Show you sensitiveness,
for it’s a good thing, my dear.
I left the desert like a blanket,
over my voice.
I stay below the rooftops now,
so the sun will not slow me.
And if a snake should pass me by again,
I will stand rooted as a tree.
Come now,
Let your smile show,
for it’s contagious, my dear, dear, dear, dear.
Come now,
Show you sensitiveness,
for it’s a good thing, my dear, dear, dear, dear.
Come now,
use your gentleness,
there’s no safety in control, dear, dear, dear, dear.
Come now,
Declare your desires,
your voice has value, my dear.
credits
released November 25, 2022
Credits Music
Vocals Elenne May and a choir of women
Synthesizer by Elenne May
Guitars and piano by Roeland Scherff
Drums and Percussion by Eddie Jenssen
Bass and Choir vocals by Eveline Ypma
Additional parts recorded by Darius Timmer and Tessa Rose Jackson
Produced by Tessa Rose Jackson and Elenne May
Recorded by Tessa Rose Jackson
Mixed and mastered by Darius Timmer
Mother voice: Annie
Choir of women: Elaine Selie, Sterre Dijkstra, Laura, Charelle van den Berge, Luna de Veer, Mieke Jaring, Ietske Hooghuis, Rosie van Timmeren.
Credits Video
Concept and Production by Elenne May
Filmed by Max Westendorp
Edited by Joost Olsthoorn
Styling by Laura
Dancers and space holders: Laureen van Rijckevorsel, Kim Nadinde Janson, Sophie and Laura.
"This is a band for people who like to listen to music, truly listen. The music is beautifully layered, breathes space as
well as atmosphere, with enough left to discover. The slightly mysterious voice of singer Elenne is soft, broken and hinting at unknown things, perhaps even the mystery beyond what we can hear." - WoNoBloG...more
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