SPELLLING - Little Deer (Official Audio)

Little Deer from the album The Turning Wheel
Out Now on Sacred Bones Records
Purchase here: geni.us/TheTurningWheel
Red velvet curtains draw back to reveal a cosmic wheel of fortune, floating in the deep black star-studded theater of infinite space. A whirl of timbres, personalities, and stories. The Turning Wheel, the third full-length by the Bay Area artist SPELLLING (Chrystia Cabral), revolves around themes of human unity, the future, divine love and the enigmatic ups and downs of being a part of this carnival called life.
Venturing to push the boundaries of her primarily synth-based work, SPELLLING took on the ambitious task of orchestrating and self-producing an album that features an ensemble of 31 collaborating musicians. The Turning Wheel incorporates a vast range of rich acoustic sounds that cast SPELLLING’s work into vibrant new dimensions. The double LP is split into two halves - “Above” and “Below.” Lush string quartet shimmer combines with haunting banjo and wandering bassoon leads, as the album progresses from the more jubilant, warm, and dreamy mood of the “Above” tracks to the more chilling and gothic tone of the “Below” tracks. This progression is anchored by SPELLLING’s familiar bewitching vocal style that emphasizes the theatrical and folkloric heart of her songwriting.
The release of The Turning Wheel was delayed by almost a year from its intended release date in September 2020 but the forced pause ended up serving as a blessing in disguise. Navigating the chaos of recording and producing the remaining instrumentalists - either remotely or through rigid socially distanced studio sessions - was immensely difficult, however the delays ultimately opened up the opportunity for SPELLLING to dedicate more attention to her lyrics. The Turning Wheel demonstrates a distinct evolution of lyrical style, from the more incantatory and abbreviated approach of her previous work to a more expansive, narrative production.
The Turning Wheel is a manifestation of this considerable effort, time, and collaborative energy and will surely become a classic for its elegance. And while the artist’s eclectic influences, from soul to psych to pop to noise, remain present, something entirely new has also been born in the cosmic soup of this massive undertaking: a grand and genreless adventure. One that allows the artist’s authenticity to shine and also marks her as a conduit for something with a magic of its own.
SPELLLING’s previous bodies of work have earned her critical acclaim. Her 2017 debut Pantheon of Me was Bandcamp’s #4 Album of the Year and they raved: “Cabral has it, from her careful sense of composition to her charismatic presence to her ability to communicate with her music straight through to the listener’s heart.” Her first release on Sacred Bones, the Hard to Please single, was named a Best Track by The Guardian, who said the song was “like Solange looking in a haunted mirror.” Her second full length Mazy Fly saw great support from the likes of Pitchfork (“it’s the sound of an artist’s vision sharpening, pointing outward.”), Stereogum (“It’s a gorgeous and evocative and provocative record, and it points to a future where Cabral could pretty much do anything.”), Paste (“too appealing to resist”) and once again found its place in The Best Albums of 2019 at Bandcamp.

[@interstellish]

I threw this album on while I was cleaning my apartment and it did in fact summon a coterie of faeries who proceeded to do all my chores for me, and then demanded my future first-born in exchange. Joke's on you, faefolk, I don't plan on having kids.

[@Hooperd2023]

🤣

[@daymeeedababy]

The downfall 😮

[@havedalDK]

All jokes aside. Thank you Fantano for introducing me to an artist I otherwise wouldn't have known about.

[@OkaySoShit]

Hello

[@byHexted]

Thank him on HIS channel. This is HER channel. Y’all are ruining her comment section and making it all about someone else and it’s kind of gross. Fantano is literally more famous then her, you can’t give her the props for two seconds? Every comment HAS to be about fantano or thanking him. He shared an artist he liked, you should be thanking HER for making the music instead of making her comment section a fan page for someone else

[@peachica]

@@byHexted lol they’re just saying they’re glad Fantano introduced Spellling to them it’s not that serious

[@matthewjury4385]

@@byHexted chill

[@1ambad]

@@byHexted not even her channel lmao calm the fuck down

[@kokoloko8423]

My first contact with this artist, this is nothing short of celestial.

[@paystation4pro15]

Thank you Fantano for announcing the 6th album ever created

[@DDub04]

I can’t believe music was invented in 2012 by Death Grips. What were people doing for the past few hundred years if not listening to music?

[@pyskosfan]

Death grips created music lol 😂

[@OkaySoShit]

@@DDub04 fu

[@andresesqueda1424]

the whole album sounds like an epic musical

[@diegosebastian2226]

Some of the most beautiful vocals I've heard...ever. So angelic, so delicate while also presenting a lot of strength and conviction. Hearing this album is like dreaming. The instrumental behind it complements her stunning voice so perfectly. A perfect canvas for the heavenly voice.

[@SaintFranssoix]

the way she sings is so delicate and precise

[@walterwalter8862]

Spellling the type of person to pull off that disney princess thing where her singing brings animals to her

[@elijahmaier5975]

Omg I thought I was ready for her return but this album is going to kill me where I stand isn’t it

[@rubenyoung8372]

We’re all about to be raptured out of our shoes

[@ea4738]

Epic Mothers of Invention profile pic 👍

[@nibyafternight1983]

Mazy Fly is an underrated classic. Deserves more love

[@reni58353]

@@nibyafternight1983 boy howdy do I got something to tell you

[@blacktionpacked]

spellling is a genius -- to me she sounds like if Kate Bush and Stevie Wonder had a musical lovechild

[@rafaelfernandes5612]

It sounds a bit like Wizard Of Oz meets Sade

[@spellling]

fave compliment

[@justdavee5236]

Accurate asf

[@rafaelfernandes5612]

One of the best songs i've heard this year. Mesmerizing.

[@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand]

ikr

[@lostitoto298]

Pois é

[@Johann7771]

loving how my body's first reaction to this was just bursting into tears... missed new spellling so much!

[@okaykanye]

🚨 FANTANO 10 ALERT 🚨

[@aniruddhagowda8072]

damn you right

[@bbcroc]

Now we have 6 albums that we can like!

[@paystation4pro15]

This is the best album in the past 2 years, came up with that opinion on my own.

[@Lionelltd]

this song is honey to my ears

[@ajfrost3382]

doing DOOM dirty with that

[@jacksonjustin1980]

I feel this has 60s 70s 80s and 90s vibes all spun into this 💎 😳🏆

[@swagthanielthecloutgod1907]

At the same time sounds like it comes from 200 years in the future :)

[@ibuprofen-noodles]

THIS

[@WilliamParkerer]

The 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s... they'ren't fully explored yet, good artists see it as a waste to leave them to their own times.

[@toons8744]

Ashamed to admit fantano ultimately made me aware of this. And I'm only ashamed because this is so fantastic, I should've already been aware.

[@neminem233]

It's never to late to discover some of your favorite music Panic Switch is from like 2004 and I just discovered it this year. Hologram by Katie Herzig I've known almost my whole life. They are both incredible songs

[@OkaySoShit]

Yes

[@ellishines9833]

This whole album sounds like a Disney soundtrack but it still doesn’t mean its back it’s fucking the best thing I’ve ever heard and that’s a fact

[@gavinYT8808]

This made me wanna cry and cheer at the same time holy shit

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

Glad that Anthony Fantano gave me permission to listen to more than five albums finally. Took him damn long enough. :)

[@gabriellacet1172]

I think there are 3 more he didn't tell about but he mentioned that are listenable as well: Madvillainy, Ziggy Stardust and Pink Flag. So yea, 9 albums we can listen to now.

[@joshhx4292]

Remain In Light is also technically a 10 if I remember correclty

[@DDub04]

@@gabriellacet1172 he’s given many 10/10s on his rateyourmusic page. Madvillainy, Illmatic, Kid A, Soundtrack for the Blind, Ok Computer, etc etc. I think he’s given like 60 5 stars or so.

[@fooflghters3027]

@@DDub04 Unfortunately he declared his RYM noncanon in his recent "These are 10s" video

[@jamesmcnaughton9939]

Babe wake up new 10 just dropped

[@phothewin6019]

Welcome to the 10 club, Spellling.

[@arnieschwarzie5129]

I feel like everyone Fantano has given a 10 to should make a collaborative project, just to see what comes from it

[@emomu]

@@arnieschwarzie5129 death grips and spellling???

[@adedhuman9582]

@@emomu It's basically a Animal crossing x doom crossover then

[@MikeLeeee]

Minnie Riperton vibe! Excellence!

[@silbermannsgold1]

WOW!! i´m out of words. Mix Kate Bush and Goldfrapp....Masterpiece. and now i have to wait until november

[@blasborg]

What's in November?

[@zyonthelickman]

@@blasborg deez nuts

[@zyonthelickman]

@@blasborg she goes on tour

[@neminem233]

Every single time I listen to this I hear a brand new fucking instrument this song is incredible

[@ashtonb7931]

you’re so amazing at what you do 😭 song of the year contender already

[@reeapurr1795]

Bro I started floating that's how good the song is

[@quinnlewis2003]

Mad respect for the description. This album is gonna be so cool...

[@Jamie-sg5in]

i feel like im on a cloud holy shit

[@jacobm92]

Molly?

[@huzi37709]

@@jacobm92 Good idea

[@Jamie-sg5in]

@@jacobm92 yes

[@user-wf3hd3jh2q]

Been listening to this on repeat for like a week now 😩😩😩 it hurts how much I love it

[@squidsmove]

this has such 80s/90's christmas movie vibes

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

Wasn't expecting this craziness from sacred bones. After a new market. Like that Stevie wonder album the secret life of plants

[@2ZeldaLovers]

Secret Life is one of the best albums ever. So good

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

@@2ZeldaLoversON SECRET LIFE: it's a trip - nobody makes anything quite like that anymore - it had ghostly emotion and a strangeness, a good kind of strangeness that only certain people understood back then - they would get it now - but few would be able to do anything that would run parallel to it or even surpass it. I found my copy on tape somewhere in a salvation army or something, hidden, I couldn't pass up that title - during high school. I put it on and at first was like - what is this, then because I was into very interesting music from other countries at the time I listened deeply to it - found a psychidelic type of blues from inner space - like the cry of plants or of the Earth and of man as our potential was stepped on - You just reminded me I have to get it again, Friday - Thanks

[@DDub04]

This album is insanely good on first listen. Like, Disney-esque. Idk what I was expecting when Fantano gave it a 10 but Jesus Christ this album is gorgeous.

[@thecosmicblueautie]

Somehow, I just know SPELLLING was going to turn in nothing less than fire.

[@chemtrailsoverthecountryclub]

Little Deer Lyrics [Verse 1] Little deer, little deer The arrow hurts to fly to you How do I fear, little deer? To take the precious life from you away (Away) Moonlight on the secret fate [Verse 2] Little deer, little deer I see myself inside of you I'll be right here, little deer To take all of the pain away, my friend (My friend) Moonlight on the secret thread [Chorus] Dead of winter, dead of eve Little deer will marry me Tender lovers of the earth Turn us back into the dirt Dead of winter, dead of eve Little deer will marry me Tender lovers of the earth Turn us back into the dirt [Verse 3] Little deer, little deer Run now, run away from me This world is cruel, and you're no fool To dancing with reality, my prey Moonlight on the secret face [Verse 4] Little deer, little deer Your eyes are wide, your heart is plain No sin or shame, no age, no name To write above your holy grave, my angel Bed of clovers green and sable [Chorus] Dead of winter, dead of eve Little deer will marry me Tender lovers of the earth Turn us back into the dirt Dead of winter, dead of eve Little deer will marry me Tender lovers of the earth Turn us back into the dirt Dead of winter, dead of eve Little deer will marry me Tender lovers of the earth Turn us back into the dirt Dead of winter, dead of eve Little deer will marry me Tender lovers of the earth Turn us back into the dirt

[@JenIsSpytheNight]

Spellling, since seeing you perform at Crucible in Madison, I'm just so impressed. This is so beautiful. So excited to hear the rest!

[@smirkingshark]

Completely devastated that I've only heard of this song now, so good

[@Smaama_]

The start is so beautiful uuuuuuh this whole song is beautiful

[@fiorellagonzalezlarriera643]

THIS IS BEAUTIFULL OMG

[@sierramolinary]

this is perfect late afternoon driving song, also barely 30k views?? this deserves so much more i swear. brilliant.

[@arturgaudenzi9767]

I don't know why, but I think her and Mike Patton would make a perfect duet

[@mango646]

beautiful song, i'm sooo excited for this record

[@menthosonthegoghst]

This is mad nice!

[@DauvitAlexander]

Lovely, as ever.

[@clutchmc22]

Those horns are fabulous

[@spencer1531]

Was listening to this as I watched 3 sandhill cranes crossing the road create a traffic jam in Orlando, FL.

[@Nick-kf3io]

I love Mazy Fly so am excited for this

[@SangnokHigh]

This sounds incredible in the cans.

[@veneheron8947]

Really nice heard it on the radio.

[@lunardoeseverything5393]

Spelling literally sounds like Mariah Carey on this album. Incredibly soothing and amazing.

[@S_ei_S]

God this song is amazing

[@beatsbykana]

the reason I follow the needle drop. to find artists I would never otherwise find. love it

[@kriskenard]

I have never heard anything so tremendous in my entire life

[@peakfiction9371]

Yo facts this album is a 10 🥱

[@kriskenard]

@@peakfiction9371Literally

[@WilliamParkerer]

@@peakfiction9371 It's 10/1

[@sergeymihaylov2135]

amazing!

[@MizeroMusicNow]

so wonderfulll

[@iliketodancedance12345]

Your RANGE omg 😭💕

[@WilliamParkerer]

For real!

[@OlavRH]

what a gorgeous song

[@bboxxstance]

god i cant wait to yell in my friends faces when this album wins Album of the Year

[@trunklemcjeans]

Here before the fantano 10 blows this into outer space.

[@user-bz9xd4ss7p]

And where did you find out about it

[@harryharman7593]

Congrats on the 10!

[@CyruzDgamer]

this song is clean af

[@dw7167]

oh now i’m HOOOOKED.

[@spellling]

[@thebearbeef]

Love this

[@thehufflepuffhermione]

I am shocked at how good this is 😱

[@christossalikas6604]

Beauty ❤️🕊️

[@rubenyoung8372]

FINALLY!!! 😭😭😭

[@AlekHenderson]

Wall to wall enchantment, indeed

[@adamturner1563]

Very original and different. Cool

[@blasborg]

This song is eerily reminiscent of "All I Want for Christmas is You" and now I can't unhear them mixed together in my head

[@JaegarX]

I’m glad I can’t hear the resemblance lmfao

[@MusicChristo]

Oh yes, similar opinion...there's something Mariah'esqe over her voice!

[@WilliamParkerer]

@@JaegarX Well it's a good song as well

[@andresesqueda1424]

this is so original

[@silvesta5027]

This song is rly good

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Sweet.

[@maodo-ma-Ngai]

My love😻

[@Versalo]

This is the best song ever

[@NigerianSeafood]

song of the year

[@cakeatstake5103]

OKAY BUT THE LOW SIGNING AT THAT ONE POINT THO OMG

[@jennytran1004]

omg amazing

[@dingxianding8499]

Incredible

[@jcpadilla988]

I came to KZbin just to see what yall are saying. This is genius!

[@twizzy4285]

Thanks fantano. Now I can listen to a new album

[@PLAGUE-KARM]

Wonderful

[@thecouncil8973]

smooth and silky DZAMN 😋

[@aguyunderatree2004]

incredible song shout out fantano. also how is that snare so unbelievably crispy

[@mjoatmeal]

babe u deserve the 10

[@stellabluelulu]

Spellling season

[@fluff975]

this shit is astounding

[@daymeeedababy]

First half is a fairytale, then dark a witchy and ends with a sunrise

[@OtherM112594]

This is genius! 😮

[@DISTR4CK]

Wow wasn’t expecting it to be this good, the melon was right.

[@juneguts]

right???

[@oddblood420]

So different from her debut and its amazing

[@helloHOMEBODY]

yesss

[@colsonrizzuto7973]

I really want to see a Spellling x UMO collab

[@24cbaz]

Omg

[@kidekii]

Played this in my car and it started driving itself

[@octoberrosesaxon8818]

Dig itttt

[@maralynthomson4375]

Stuart Maconie sent me here. Great vocalist and interesting arrangement.

[@revfoster]

absolutely incredible as always and even more so than usual... somehow

[@mementomori8930]

why am i feeling some Citypop vibes? I think its the vocal melodies

[@rudebox_]

itzzzzaaa teeeen

[@nibyafternight1983]

This sounds a lot like Chamber pop Sade and I say it in a very positive way

[@justdavee5236]

Definitely r&b inspired i hear like anita baker or sum on the singing also has some 70s classics production on it the drums and horns