L'hymne
| "L'hymne" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Celine Dion and Fred Pellerin | |
| from the album La guerre des tuques 3D | |
| Language | French |
| Released | 19 August 2015 |
| Recorded | 2015 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:03 |
| Label | Sony Music |
| Songwriters | |
| Producer | Éloi Painchaud |
| Music video | |
| "L'hymne" on YouTube | |
"L'hymne" (lit. 'Hymn') is a French-language song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion and Quebecois artist Fred Pellerin. It was released on 19 August 2015 as a promotional single for the animated film La guerre des tuques 3D (2015).[1][2] Dion also recorded an English-language solo version titled "Hymn", released on 5 February 2016 to promote the English-language adaptation of the film, Snowtime!.[3]
Background and release
In August 2015, it was announced that Dion and Pellerin had recorded "L'hymne" for the soundtrack to La guerre des tuques 3D, a modern reimagining of the 1984 film La guerre des tuques.[4] The soundtrack, which includes French and English songs as well as the film score, was released in Canada on 30 October 2015.[5] It also includes Dion's English-language solo version, "Hymn".[5]
Chart performance
"L'hymne" entered the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart in late October 2015.[6] It reached number 42 in November and remained on the chart for six weeks.[6]
Music video
The music video for "L'hymne", directed by Scott Lochmus and Robert Yates, premiered on 14 September 2015. It includes scenes from the film and footage of Dion and Pellerin recording the track.[7][8]
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada AC (Billboard)[6] | 42 |
English version
La guerre des tuques 3D was released in Quebec on 13 November 2015, followed by the English-language version, Snowtime!, which opened in Canada and the United States in February 2016.[9] The English version of "L'hymne", titled "Hymn", is performed solely by Dion.[3] The Snowtime! soundtrack was released digitally on 12 February 2016 and on CD on 19 February 2016.[3] "Hymn" was issued as the first promotional single, and its music video premiered on 5 February 2016.[3][10] In the United Kingdom, the film was released under the title Cleo.[11]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 19 August 2015 | Digital download | French | Sony | [1] |
| United Kingdom | 5 February 2016 | English | [11] |
References
- ^ a b Mélissa Pelletier (14 September 2015). ""La Guerre des Tuques 3D": Céline Dion et Fred Pellerin dévoilent un vidéoclip pour "L'hymne" (VIDÉO)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "3 millions de dollars de recettes pour La guerre des tuques 3D". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Sony Music Releases Soundtrack To Animated Feature SNOWTIME! Featuring Celine Dion". PR Newswire. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "Céline & Fred Pellerin debut duet from original soundtrack". celinedion.com. 19 August 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ a b "The soundtrack La Guerre des Tuques 3D is available now!". celinedion.com. 30 October 2015. Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ a b c "Celine Dion et Fred Pellerin Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ^ "Brand new video for "L'hymne"". celinedion.com. 14 September 2015. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "Céline Dion, Fred Pellerin - L'hymne". YouTube. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: See Celine Dion's Poignant New Music Video". Entertainment Tonight. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "Céline Dion - Hymn". YouTube. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Hymn: Celine Dion". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 4 March 2017.