HAEVN presents “Great Mother” + video, a celebration of Earth’s beauty and wisdom

October 11, 2024 BY Bailey Vigliaturo

HAEVN, the Dutch compositional duo of Jorrit Kleijnen and Marijn van der Meer, unveil their poignant new single and video “Great Mother” ft. Neco Novellas, a heartfelt tribute to the enduring wisdom and beauty of our planet. This release comes in support of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, highlighting the importance of nature’s balance and resilience.

The single stands as a centerpiece of the duo’s new album, offering a profound musical meditation on humanity’s relationship with nature. This collaboration with Mozambican singer Neco Novellas brings a rich, global perspective to the piece.

“Great Mother” is a celebration of Earth’s inherent balance and resilience. It invites listeners to pause and reconnect with the natural rhythms of our world, encouraging a sense of wonder and trust in the planet’s ageless wisdom. The song reflects on the ebb and flow of life’s challenges, suggesting that like nature itself, periods of rest and renewal are essential for growth and harmony.

Neco’s contribution adds depth to the composition, bringing in perspectives from Mozambique, a country with a deep connection to its natural environment. His vocals intertwine with HAEVN’s melodies to create a universal message of reverence for our shared home.

The song opens with an evocative chant, gradually building into a lush, organic soundscape that mirrors the diverse beauty of the natural world. “I read a quote that said, ‘take your time off, because nature also doesn’t blossom 365 days a year’,” recalls Jorrit. “It made me reflect on how we often live out of sync with nature’s pace. ‘Great Mother’ is an invitation to slow down and appreciate the world’s inherent beauty, to trust in the natural balance that has sustained our planet for millennia.”

The accompanying video for “Great Mother” features breathtaking footage supported by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, serving as a visual poem to our planet’s enduring majesty and the importance of preserving its delicate ecosystems.

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) is a global initiative by UNEP aimed at preventing, halting, and reversing the degradation of ecosystems across the planet. This ambitious program seeks to restore forests, wetlands, oceans, and other vital ecosystems, recognizing their role in combating climate change, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing the well-being of communities. Through this initiative, the UN encourages people, governments, and organizations to unite in protecting and restoring the natural world, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.