Midnight Shine - Heart of Gold / Cover (Official Music Video)

HEART OF GOLD (Cover) performed by Midnight Shine, posted with permission from Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. Written by Neil Young. Mushkegowuk Cree translation by Adrian Sutherland. Produced by Midnight Shine and John-Angus MacDonald at Jukasa Studios in Ohsweken, Ontario. Props to Jill Zimmermann, Darren Magierowski, Chris Gormley, João Carvalho.
HEART OF GOLD is available here:
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ABOUT THE VIDEO:
In the fall of 2018, a production crew of three traveled to an isolated Cree community in Northern Ontario with 14 cases of gear and one ambitious plan: shooting two music videos in five days with Midnight Shine frontman Adrian Sutherland. Getting the job done in only four, they used the remaining time on the ground to shoot this awesome little video for HEART OF GOLD. It came together spontaneously, magically, and with a little help from some little (and big) friends...
Shot and directed by Cliff Hokanson, produced by RoseAnna Schick, Adrian Sutherland as executive producer, with video crew Jesse Davidson and Geeshig Sutherland. Edited by Bethany Fontaine, colouring and effects by Tony Wytinck. Shot on location in Attawapiskat First Nation. Thank you to everyone in the video, Judy Sutherland, The Moose Takeout, and the Rez Dogs, too.
ABOUT THE SONG:
The lead single from Midnight Shine’s third album HIGH ROAD (released February 2018) is an exceptional cover of HEART OF GOLD, bringing a timely new sound to a timeless classic. This version is distinctly different, yet honours the heart and soul of the original.
“Quite a fascinating version of Neil’s song. Love the First Nations’ feel of it. Very cool...” -- John Einarson, Neil Young Biographer & Music Historian
"In a bold choice, the band pays tribute to one of Canada’s greatest songwriters and folk music’s greatest innovators, Neil Young. Their cover of his 1972 hit “Heart Of Gold” is stunning and not only links the group to the folk roots of rock and roll but also highlights the group’s Indigenous heritage through the vocal styling and with the final verse being translated into Mushkegowuk Cree. The track is not only a definite highlight among High Road, but also holds up to the original..." -- Gerrod Harris, Canadianbeats.ca
"Putting a fresh spin on a classic is a tough task, but James Bay-area Indigenous roots-rockers Midnight Shine manages to do just that. The familiar strummed guitar intro is accompanied by wailing Indigenous vocals that grab your attention instantly... Adrian Sutherland delivers a heartfelt and convincing vocal performance, and a section of the tune is sung in his Cree language. We reckon Neil would approve." -- Kerry Doole, FYI Music News
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SPECIAL THANKS:
Adrian Sutherland and Midnight Shine would like to thank Canada Council for the Arts for their support to make the video, and Air Creebec for helping the band travel out of Ontario’s remote North. The audio recording of the song was supported by the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation, and the Ontario Arts Council has assisted with previous projects, too. Thank you to every one of these and other organizations who help make music-making possible in Canada.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Wow, thank you everyone for the comments! We're blown away by the response to Heart of Gold, and we really appreciate that you found us, and that you enjoy the music. Chi miigwetch! --Midnight Shine

[@06MSTNG]

LEAFS NATION ! AMAZING !

[@a.v.vmarshall7772]

Amazing job. Really love this version of a great song 👍🏼

[@kathyrose5408]

Rock on Midnight Shine! Love the Cree

[@jennifergeorge8111]

Keep strong 💪 ❤️ ✨️ ✊🏽🌱

[@katebain525]

My father is hearing impaired and can barely hear voices anymore, but he was able to hear your voice. It was amazing to see him enjoying classic rock again, but this time with a mix of our indigenous heritage

[@AttaboyAdrian]

That is amazing. Can you direct message us somewhere with your email address. Would love to send him some music.

[@katebain525]

@@AttaboyAdrian I'll message you on Instagram!

[@bubbah671]

Thanks CBC Music for playing this.

[@renegademanxxx]

Just heard this for the first time on my local CBC station …. glad they played it :)

[@elizabethpreston3966]

Great version of Heart of Gold. Loved the kids faces

[@zizimycat]

Love to hear the Cree lyrics. Hearts of gold people...hearts of gold.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

To everyone who has been watching our Heart of Gold (cover) video... the number of views here on KZbin surpassed 200,000 today! And that's all because of you, so thank you thank you! You can help us on the radio front, too, by calling or emailing or tweeting at your radio station (any radio station!) and requesting Midnight Shine's version of Heart of Gold. And also CBC Music - please send tweets to @CBCmusic and request Heart of Gold! ;)

[@djkayoz547]

I bought the song and been jamming it on my radio show on KLND Radio 89.5FM on Standing Rock South Dakota

[@syndynbaxter2023]

One of my favourite songs - love the cover and the Anishinaabemowin translation; as a kid and even today, my mom would sing parts of songs in Ojibwe. I'm excited to see the day where mainstream songs will be indigenized in Anishinaabemowin. #languagerevitalization #anishinaabemowin

[@TheJamjewel]

This is the best thing ever!🤗💛

[@christinesharp9500]

WOW! Super talented and love your rendition. You're officially my new favourite band...now I'm listening to all your music.

[@BONDBOY940]

Neil Young will be honoured I'm sure. I think Gord Downie would be as well. Keep on stomping in the free world.

[@sabbasdsouza]

I would love to hear what Neil Young has to say about the honour of having his legendary song done in such a wonderful way?

[@AttaboyAdrian]

@@sabbasdsouza hello there. We haven't actually heard from Neil Young about it, but hopefully we will sometime. We'd love to know what he thinks.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

@@sabbasdsouza so would we! ;)

[@rikk7041]

I have to thank Radio 1's "Unreserved" show, for playing this today and introducing me to Midnight Shine. I hear so many interesting and cool things on Roseanna's show!

[@sparra3819]

Wow, I tune in intently each time I hear this played, yes on CBC radio and I've finally found you! Your cover glows with warmth and yearning. The video is beautiful. ♥️

[@evelynandgaryoudyk4239]

I heard this on CBC where the gentleman who was talking about this song suggested that this version is better than the original. I agree! Went home and listened to it on repeat and am now exploring more Midnight Shine music. It’s so much fun to discover a new favourite!

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Amazing, thank you! We like it, too. ;)

[@98evee]

absolutely love it guys, australia loves your twist on a classic.yes GOLD

[@andrewgreaves6448]

6 month check up. You are still rocking. Peace to you and all along the northern coast. Love it more then yesterday. Thank you be proud and play this loud..

[@derrickk773]

Heard you guys on CBC radio. This sounds amazing.

[@cynthiaNoah-q1o]

Amazing song ❤️🎶

[@juansantiagorolon6787]

Native pride!☝️

[@KennethMcGrath]

I love the arrangement. Beautifully done. Terrific video!

[@sleehahbobbi]

I love this more every time I hear it... and I'm so glad you've done the video!!

[@yvonnecyr4149]

Omg I love it especially when you sing it in Cree...also love the video seeing those expressions on the babies and our Native People it brought a lump in my throat and tears to my eyes but happy ones :) Thank you for this Native version of Heart of Gold always loved it and now even more so. :)

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you very much!

[@yvonnecyr4149]

@@AttaboyAdrian 🙂

[@yvonnecyr4149]

@@AttaboyAdrian you welcome love the video also very touching gives me goosebumps when you sing it in Cree and I can't believe this is my first time listening to it with your singing .. now I like listen to it pretty much everyday one of my favorite's thank you again :)

[@NGAOPC]

Heard once, bought the album. Thank you, your stuff has a great..I dunno, texture!

[@janetbradshaw4119]

Goosebumps. A beautiful version of one of my favourite songs, thank you!

[@oimeichin]

Thanks CBC radio for bringing me here💞

[@kathyrose5408]

Awesome! Nice to see the people and community too. ❤️

[@marleymonkey1]

AMAZING!!!!! Love it more and more every time I hear it! Miigwetch

[@eveborzaga367]

Beautiful--lovely song and melody!! Great Singer!!

[@yvonnewilliams495]

Meegwetch, beautiful singing especially in Cree ...wow amazing 👍👏

[@debiridgeway3609]

I love this so much you inspire me to sing like this Washo, Hunga mi heshi brother...

[@BobKlanac]

So damn lovely. And the kids are adorable...

[@christinakschinhair4690]

Do you drive a white van by chance?

[@DeeDee-hz6wf]

Fanfriggingtastic guys. Loved it, cant wait to hear more Miigwetch💞

[@dogchow5602]

Just heard this on the radio… naturally came here…. Very nice.

[@mskuehn528]

I first heard this cover on Canadian Broadcasting (NPR in U.S),; it is so moving, and stopped me in my tracks. We play it frequently in our household. We hope you will have shows in Minnesota, USA. We love the video too, your family is beautiful. Best to you!!

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thanks very much! The song has been reaching a lot of people, and it's pretty amazing to see the responses.

[@jenniferskinner3098]

This cover is so beautiful and just loved the Cree transalation. What a fantastic band and the vocals are amazing.

[@hiddenheads.-_]

I love watching this video I've listen to it a number of Times now defiantly a favorite I found out about them on public radio station KUMD Duluth Minnesota about two weeks ago

[@richarddennie8413]

This is the first song I learned to play a year and a half ago. I love this version and think you guys are awesome.

[@sabbasdsouza]

Me too, but not this well, just three chords for me. This version is epic on many levels.

[@richarddennie8413]

Sabbas D'Souza hang in there Sabbas. I NEVER thought I could play and now I can :)

[@tomnagy2466]

another hidden gem From cbc on repeat over here in the lbc #freegomeshi

[@lorrainelamothe7644]

Love this!! It's just beautiful, it makes my gold heart happy 💞

[@dcloewen]

I like this better than the original! Fantastic.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Glad you like it!

[@janetc9149]

Beautiful!!!

[@davidmykyte5531]

Took me longer than I thought to find this! this gives me goosebumps all over what an incredible cover beautiful voice on this man, annoyingly good . 😎

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Hey thanks for the note! Glad you found it 💙

[@jonahtherevsullivan4342]

Thats awesome! ❤

[@jacquidenomme1658]

Wonderful. One of my top-five-ever favorite songs (maybe my number one favorite) and I'm 55 is now even more wonderful

[@Avamontaque]

Haven't been my best self lately, feels like the lights have dimmed on me and I am clueless how to walk past this phase. Thank you for your music, it is comforting! ❤️

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you. Hang in there. 💙

[@Brdsht]

I listen to this every day a couple times... my eyes full with tears of joy Wela'lin

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you for listening! 🙂

[@Brdsht]

@@AttaboyAdrian 💛❤🖤🤍

[@bboomer7th]

The Winnipeg Folk Festival will be returning for July, 2022. If you go, I’ll go.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thanks for this. Feel free to contact WFF and ask for them to book us. If they hear from fans, it carries some weight.

[@sandraspice3098]

Great song!🎶🎤 😍 it's Relatable to me, l search for someone with a HEART ❣️OF GOLD!lol! 💛 🙏xx

[@melissapaul2074]

WoW!!!!! I just came across this song today! What a beautiful rendition of such an iconic man. Beautiful!!! Just Beautiful!!! You just added a bit more meaning to this song. With the sounds of the drum with the singer's and the verse in Cree!!!! Amazing!!! I loved it. Aiy-hiy.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you so much! Please help spread the word by sharing the video, or the track (it's on all the music platforms).

[@turdferguson74]

Just heard this the other day on CBC,,,,,love the fusion thing! Keep up the good work...very cool

[@normdwyer5838]

What an amazing cover of an already amazing song. Hope to have you back one day at rock on The river

[@kathryneregaudie]

I love this unique version!

[@baconboi9711]

Thank you CBC for sharing this I love this so much

[@yvonneferens9513]

I share/show this to everyone in around northern alberta..and are blown away..

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you for sharing it! Keep it going! :)

[@yvonneferens9513]

@@AttaboyAdrian we have an Aboriginal radio station in Alberta and some people r asking me if they could play more of your music and told them to call the station...power to the indians

[@AttaboyAdrian]

@@yvonneferens9513 yes please, call the station! :) They have Midnight Shine music in the library.

[@garrettcooper6249]

Love this version! I air it on the radio in NW Alaska weekly. I air their other songs too, they're great.

[@tmt6121]

This is a wonderful version with the indigenous inclusion! We F*****G LOVE it! Thanks!

[@tepkunset]

Fantastic rendition of this song! I especially love the language switch towards the end, really gives it a beautifully unique and authentic feeling.

[@melinaann6559]

Beauty song...beauty people! I can listen to this all day. Great job everyone! #heartofgold

[@leblancch]

Amazing cover. If they ever do a movie version of Moon of the Crusted Snow, this be a great song to go with flashbacks of how Evan and Nicole's love came to be.

[@killenjer]

Awesome 🤩 Miigwetch

[@johnathanutahzio8474]

Terrific!

[@conniek7726]

Beautiful!!

[@jcwilky]

That was awesome!! Great that you included your community and the youth

[@TheJamjewel]

Love this!😊

[@10bighikes58]

Love this!

[@flavorless2918]

Howah!! Miigwetch beautiful song now we need anishinaabe version lol

[@senpai8577]

beautiful song ❤

[@andrewgreaves6448]

Simplicity keeps me coming back. To Midnight Shine, I truly appreciate and thank you guys. Awesome is commercial, beautiful is factual. Thank you!

[@violinmke]

I have a prediction. That version is going to get to that crusty old curmudgeon Neil Young and he's going to tell you how much he likes it too.

[@soggyjungle6065]

I have no doubt he has heard it already. Silence is golden.

[@IamDaCook]

This is amazing! Love it

[@lorrainnesmith134]

I LOVE THIS SOOO MUCH!!! Love how you made it your song by using both languages, and the video is absolutely beautiful!! I have just become one of your biggest fans, and I suspect Neil Young is too. Well Done!!! 💓💓💓

[@amilton4849]

Really love that song. Your cover is the best I ever heard. I bet even Old Neil loves it. Good job.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

We hope he likes it! And we haven't heard otherwise. ;)

[@tonyboy55]

i hear this song every day at work and i finally figured out now who you are and i want to thank you for this great song you redid your way it , means so much to me thank you .keep on singing

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Awesome, and thank you! Where do you work?

[@tonyboy55]

@@AttaboyAdrian i work at a shoppers drug mart if you can believe that lol

[@AttaboyAdrian]

@@tonyboy55 awesome. Others have heard it at Shopper's too.

[@lostcat9lives322]

BEST. COVER. EVER!

[@WheatleyLN]

Best remake of this song. I never really liked it by Neil but I love your version!

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Chi meegwetch! Glad you heard it.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Really nice! Got me back to Neil Young, while being simultaneously new. Well done!

[@arsenicbite-4b]

Congratulations Rosie!

[@inspirementmag]

Who are you btw? :)

[@lisamorrisseau325]

love it!!

[@sandralent1108]

Beautiful!

[@IsNotKanye]

Atta clan. Love the song Adrian

[@barryhughes7583]

First heard this via a CBC show; fantastic.

[@TheJamjewel]

This brings me joy every time, I listen💛

[@julieturrisi4592]

Love, love, love❤❤❤❤

[@soggyjungle6065]

Woo hoo! Lovin' your vids with local Attawapiskat. (EDIT) Just read the notes. ALRIIIIGHT! Am I too surmise then, that we have one more vid coming from Attawapiskat? And can we get the Cree verse syllabics. (EDIT#2) I found this at Cree Literacy Network.... creeliteracy.org/2018/07/03/midnight-shine-heart-of-gold-n-dialect/

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thanks very much! You can find the Cree verse (written in words) in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbTd3-XZtmJga8

[@natalierostaddesjarlais1145]

I cant stop sharing this. You nailed it! Forever a fan!!

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Hey thanks very much! Don't stop sharing it! ;)

[@06MSTNG]

My Granddaughter CRAZY BROOKE loves this song...

[@andrewgreaves6448]

Made my day. Thank you.

[@claudethomas8084]

Sounds great, keep it up

[@sandygoldsmith4310]

Just discovered you guys through Ongoing History of New Music. Love your music! This cover is really good.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you! 😊

[@killer5846]

This song is beautiful and amazing! Hello form New Mexico USA

[@irvinepoker3187]

hello from Norway house Manitoba Canada,

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Hello from Canada! Thanks for finding us.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

@@irvinepoker3187 Hello! You have good drummers there... ;)

[@sg2760]

I love this and everything that you are doing - thank you for sharing your music with us!

[@AttaboyAdrian]

Thank you for listening!

[@sandrachikane1761]

Cool Anishnawbe!!

[@justsayin3600]

I spent a summer in Barrow, Alaska in 2019. This song came on the radio. It's an awesome remake! At first I thought it was Spanish or Portuguese. 1 year later I happened to think to look the song up and saw it wasn't either. Real nice sound!

[@robertwynne1990]

Awesome Bro!

[@amandawinnie123]

Wonderful

[@Taft1]

Just beautiful. Thank you for this. From Cowichan land on Vancouver Island, thank you/Hay chxw q'a.

[@allenhume8761]

Bet you Neil's pretty happy.

[@AttaboyAdrian]

We hope so.

[@dougjames4498]

Love it!

[@jennifergeorge8111]

❤ 🙌🏽✊🏽2024

[@nadinejackson3740]

I'm absolutely blown away. I think Neal Young will be too......love it love it love it. Shared on Facebook 🙂

[@drummerboy38305]

Awesome Job On This Classic Neil Young Song!…