Springtime
2023
The last days of spring, dreaming of summer: envision a meadow full of wildflowers, birds & insects, with the wind gently swaying the tall grasses, the stems and calyxes. There, fanciful fairies weave delicate gossamer strings, setting the scene to entice the lovers to blissfully revel in each other and the wilderness around them. Acoustic, wooden tones, petals dancing in the breeze, bells and flutes, reeds and strings… more
Georgia Lee
2022
An intimate recording of Tom Waits’ heartbreaker.
Written by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan
Performed, recorded and mixed by Hélène Renaut
Mastered by J.P. Bendzinski
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The Bells of Freedom
2021
The Bells of Freedom is a summery album, sporting a ‘60s feel and Renaut’s clear, sweet vocals over an arrangement of soft percussion and acoustic guitar. With lyrics that wrap around the coastline, The Bells of Freedom represents Renaut’s ode to California and life’s possibilities. Gentle harmonies frame this bouquet of love songs produced by Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense)…. more
In Time
2020
“In Time” explores the exciting possibility of a world in which we all work together to lift women up to lead us into a place of healing and growth.
Meet Me At Standing Rock
2017
“ 'Meet Me at Standing Rock' by Hélène Renaut is a hypnotic call to defend our planet from corporate interests. Join us in resisting and give her track a listen today. All proceeds go towards defending the planets natural resources and the rights of native peoples.” Featured on the compilation SAVE YOUR PRAYERS
X-mas Morning
2016
Vocals, guitar: Hélène Renaut
Solo guitar: Adeline Jasso
Bass: Bart Davenport
Drums: Dave Lachance
Lyrics by Allison McSurely & Hélène Renaut
Music by Hélène Renaut
Photo by Chris Carlone
Artwork design by Jun Ohnuki
Tiny Specks of Delight
The Deer Convention
2011
Limited Edition Vinyl LP
Recorded on 2-inch tape by Jason Quever at PanAmerican Studios, San Francisco
Mastered by John Greenham
Photos by Sherry Heck
Design by Simone Rubi
Seasonal Sevens
2009
Autumn Ferment Records
Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl 7”
Side A - Pond Dipping - Emily Scott
Side AA - Bumblebee - Hélène Renaut
Perfection’s Somewhere Near Your Bones
2005
Self released collection of bedroom, kitchen and living room recordings made in various places in Oakland & Berkeley, CA
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