Hayden Desser - Make Believe (Official Video)

Directed, shot and edited by Hayden Desser
Written by Hayden Desser and Colin McAdam
Produced, engineered and mixed by Hayden Desser at Skyscraper National Park
All instruments by Hayden Desser except saxophone by Liam O'Niell
Mastered by Noah Mintz
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Nothing is really perfect, not nearly, as some stories have people believe
Liking one-another is only made harder when these ideas make their way up our sleeves
I remember he told me to once think of a lonely old horse standing up on some hill
His ribs are all showing, he can't see where he's going and his belly’s all covered in filth,
And he just sort of stands there real still.
Some folks might want to make believe and give him fake wings and put a horn upon his face
And have him dance around with fairy dust falling down, and feed him strawberry cake.
They'll make him perfect, but we don't need perfect,
there's so much more real beauty, in that sad old horse,
all the memories and of course, the true stories that will always be
much better than make believe.
True stories will always be
much better than make believe.
Music video by Hayden Desser performing Make Believe. © 2020 Hardwood Records. Distributed by Straight x Narrow/Secretly Distribution.

[@lawrencedockery9389]

So glad to hear you again, my friend. It always seems too long between albums LOL. Great message and I love the sax. Been digging you since 1995.

[@mcerralvo]

Thanks Hayden - you give me peace!

[@tommiejohn2177]

I’m not sure exactly why I feel this way, but that saxophone sounds like it’s singing in French. And it’s perfect for the song.

[@aaronromaniuk3474]

Too real for this world. So impressive

[@trentpeterson1354]

Thank you for still making music. I remember when you came to Acadia Univeristy in Wolfvlille, was a special night, and also The Marquee in Halifax. Always a huge fan and always will be.

[@aricohen8827]

Bravo, Hayden! What a gift this is. Just stunning.

[@darkkaze13]

Still listening. So, so good.

[@michellenadon50]

Brilliant! Your laconic style still in full force here, the minimal, deftly arranged song is absolutely perfect - and when the sax came in, I just died. Absolute perfection. Can't wait to hear the album.

[@lisathompson7141]

really needed to hear you voice and stories again, thank you!

[@erickancar]

Love this! Breaking new ground for you! Love the sax too. Really excited that Aaron Dessner of the National is producing your next record! He's brilliant as are the national...which I know you know!

[@phlangephace]

YES! please tell me there's a new album in the works.

[@weaktearecords]

Thank you so much, it's great to hear from you.
That's a very timely song, there's so much good and beautiful things to focus on instead of the "what ifs" haunting our minds, especially now. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@CameroonC]

Can't believe i'm about to say this but i love the sax. Very gritty sound to the song, love it.

[@lawrencedockery9389]

I loved it in Starting Over, also off of Elk Lake Serenade

[@JaffaRoad]

great work- keep on keeping on brother

[@sergiom5907]

Great to hear new music from you Hayden.

[@marcschleicher9383]

Thank you for releasing new music! Always wonderful and impressive!

[@Listen2Gene]

never stop, sir. never. please.

[@GioTube.]

Thanks for this, Hayden.

[@darkkaze13]

thank you for this.

[@raina5579]

I heard this on the radio..CBC?...today and had to hear it again! I am so glad I could find it here, and how fun that you did the video as well. All the best to you in your creative pursuits. I will now go try to find more of your work...

[@colbymoosman854]

Thank you. Beautiful in so many ways. Looking forward to the album. Been joyously and eagerly following since ‘90s...

[@aldesser]

I love your music, dear friend. So much

[@archerguitars]

Another beautifuly written song with a gorgeous video! Truely a gift ❤️🙏

[@revco196]

Superb video for an even superber song.

[@mikalmorris4839]

awesome video and great song Hayden! can't wait to hear more new music!!! you're awesome, just wanted to let you know that bud!

[@vv247]

Very cool Hayden ! Great to hear you again.

[@joshriggs8665]

Thanks Mr. Desser.

[@thesteptoefamily9683]

Thank you for your beautiful music

[@mirrorimage4805]

Beautiful video and song, great surprise to get on a Wednesday. Love your music, just so genuine. Now I really think I'd like to see what else you might have to give as a filmmaker.

[@melissadwyer6019]

Sounds great look forward to a new album

[@samanthaskakun3444]

💚💛💚

[@NatalieKulesza]

So lovely...

[@Drjimathy]

Thank you.

[@gutturaldarkness]

Welcome back friend

[@lucasshipsides1510]

imagine how weird a 2020 version of Skates would be

[@robgamracy1202]

One of the best written songs I've ever heard in my life.

[@matthewmclean9583]

Wish you and Fiona Apple made an album together ❤