Premiere: Evangeline Reflects on Heartbreak and New Beginnings in "The Last Song"
EVANGELINE UNVEILS THE POIGNANT MUSIC VIDEO FOR HER LATEST SINGLE, "The Last Song," offering listeners a glimpse into the introspective world of her forthcoming EP, "When Demigods Go...". Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem "Give All To Love," "The Last Song" navigates the tumultuous terrain of heartbreak, offering solace and perspective to those who have experienced the ache of lost love.
In an exclusive interview, Evangeline delves into the concept behind the video and the deeply personal themes it explores. She shares her journey of writing and recording the song, revealing the collaborative process with producer Max Shrager and the creative energy that fueled its completion. As Evangeline prepares to release her EP, she hints at the sonic treats in store for fans, teasing the raw energy and wailing guitar tones of tracks like "I Wanna Be There."
With "The Last Song" serving as a powerful prelude to the EP's release, Evangeline eagerly anticipates the comfort and perspective it will offer listeners. Looking ahead, she is excited to continue writing and recording, with plans for her debut album on the horizon. As she embarks on this next chapter of her musical journey, fans can expect to be captivated by her emotive storytelling and soul-stirring melodies.
LUNA: Congrats on the “The Last Song" music video release! Can you tell us about the concept behind the video and how it visually represents the themes of the song?
EVANGELINE: This video is really just a vehicle for the song itself. This EP was built around the reflections in this song, and the process of recording it informed me and Max's approach to recording the songs that followed and came to become the songs of this EP. It's a song about the rumination phase of heartbreak -- the period after someone has exited, before new life and love has filled their place, "Summer again/ how long 'till when/ the Gods arrive/ and this age ends".
The lyrics reference a stanza from the poem, "Give All To Love," by Ralph Waldo Emerson, in which Emerson encourages the heartbroken reader to remain committed to love, even in the face of heartbreak/ abandonment, and he explains that perhaps the person who has left was only a half-god, whose exit makes space for the true Gods to arrive.
LUNA: Were there any specific challenges or particularly rewarding moments during the filming process?
EVANGELINE: Working with Jack Stratton is always rewarding.
LUNA: Can you share more about the writing process for this one?
EVANGELINE: I began this song in 2018, and for a few years it remained just a verse and chorus. Imagining recording it with Max Shrager gave me the energy and inspiration to finish it so many years later.
LUNA: Can you give us any hints about what other sonic treats fans can expect from the EP?
EVANGELINE: On "I Wanna Be There," Max and I were working at a studio built inside a sewing factory in Los Angeles. We were recording at night, after hours, and brought the amps into the factory to get some wailing guitar tones.
LUNA: With the release of this video, what are you most excited for fans to experience with “The “Last Song”?
EVANGELINE: I hope it offers comfort and perspective -- that's what Emerson's poem gave me.
LUNA: What intentions do you have for the rest of this spring season?
EVANGELINE: Excited to keep writing and recording. I've been collaborating with friends lately, excited to keep sharing new music. I've also been working on my first album for about a year now.
